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Originally Posted by carlsonjok
I think about who I was at 24 years old and what has transpired in my life in the 3 and half decades since. And I consider the 20-somethings I work with and encounter in my daily wandering. I just don't get it. It seems well nigh impossible to have a meaningful relationship with someone young enough to be your child (or grandchild in Bill's case) The disparity in life experiences is just too great.
People are free to form any relationship they want within the bounds of moral and/or legal constraints. It's not any of my business, but this feels more like a business transaction than anything else. For both parties. Bill may not think that it is, but I cannot help but think of the old saw that "there is no fool like an old fool."
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I'm a member of a makerspace, and worked in bicycle shops for almost 20 years. Plus volunteering at a local earn a bike program.
I have a few friends - not romantic or anything, just good friends- who are young enough to be my kids. To me friends are darn near family, so not just people I know and tolerate.
I've learned a lot from them, and hope I've taught them a few things. Mostly in regards to technology, and knowledge of older ways of getting things done.
Can't say about a more involved relationship, but would think it could work for the right two people.