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I won't go into details, I'll just ask the question and grit my teeth: Is it immoral for a woman to love a man young enough to be her son, or should I just count my blessings and stop worrying about what other people will think?
I think you need to take a hard look at just what your relationship with this young man is all about - certainly don't worry about what other people think if you are absolutely certain you're in a solid, mature relationship. However, it doesn't hurt to listen to what other people think - sometimes those people on the outside have a clearer view.
Good luck!
"X"
Immoral to love ANYONE? I don't think so! However, how that love is expressed could pose a problem in some instances.
If the young man is under 21, yes...it's not a good situation. Walk away, now. But, if "half-your-age" is "legal" and of sound mind, forget other people and enjoy yourself! The "sound mind" part is as important as the "legal" part though. Be sure that your young man loves you and is not looking for a mommy or a teacher.
All this advice is assuming that the guy in question has mutual feelings! If that is not the case, then forget the above paragraph AND him and get on with your life!
"Boomer"
Instead of worrying about whether or not you're acting immorally, how about considering whether or not your acting appropriately? Age shouldn't have much to do with your relationship but maturity does and most often the two come hand in hand. You need to consider whether or not your relationship is based on mature, equal respect or if instead, it is based on, as you suggested, the mother-son relationship; are you supporting him? Are you sacrificing career, family or friends for him? Is he giving up school, family or a social life for you?