My how life changes in an instant. I still don’t know how I feel about it in some ways, but I am happy. He makes me happy. I decided I would date my tutor after all in spite of the age difference. Surprisingly, everyone is being super supportive (including his mom who I thought would want my head on a spike because I am 8 years older). He doesn’t act his age - not at all. I have always been delayed, too, in terms of milestones (e.g. going to college, getting my driver’s license, first job etc.).
He told me that he had no desire to date anyone until he met me, I am the first woman he has asked out because he was never interested in anyone. Further, he revealed that he was going to stay my friend for years and then try to be with me again - he was never going to give up. That made me feel extremely special. I have always secretly wanted that. Then, today when we hung out, he gave me a foot and back massage and told me how beautiful and perfect I am all day. I have never had anyone treat me so well. He really is an incredible person and funny, too. When people try to get close to me, I always push them away, I am glad he stuck around because he thinks I’m worth it. I just feel thankful right now