I'm 34 and have started dating a 25yo. Will anyone think the age gap is weird?

That’s fine but your marriage will forever have an * in the minds of everyone you know and love

I do find it weird that you are able to attract a much younger woman who is probably more attractive than you even though you emasculate yourself with your hand-wringing. Carpe diem my friend.

How many eggs do you think I've eaten in 29 years of marriage? And I'm not talking about hen fruit either.

NObody really cares. It's up to you and your sweetie, it is all about how you two think and feel. You'll have some differences as regards the culture and music etc you each experienced in the 15-22 age passage. No Big Deal.

I met my wife, I was 35 she was 25. We have similar likes, goals and politics. We complement each other. We are friends and work as a team.

It's been 30 years. I'm lucky in love. IT takes work. It's about respect, teamwork, and friendship. Contempt is the killer, watch out for that.

Now, I actually like the insipid pop she grew up on in the 80s - 90s. She still does not like the Grateful Dead. Luckily, we agree on punk rock in general and the Dead Kennedy's in particular. Good luck sir.

Why would anyone have an asterisk in the minds of everyone I know and love?

I'm the first sibling of four. My wife and I are the only one out of the four that are still married. If that's what you meant by an asterisk, then I take that as a compliment. If that's not your meaning, then please clarify your remark. I'd like to understand your disapproval of a husband/ wife having a nine year age differential.

P.S. Are you even married?

I married my wife at age 36 when she was 27. Now 60 something and she's 50 something. The biggest issue I find is that I used to destroy her in a local 5k, I mean absolutely destroy her, sometimes by over 4 minutes. Everything was copacetic, even during the baby years, I could easily push the double baby jogger and still out kick her no problem.

Now that I'm in my 60's I noticed a worrying trend, last year at the Turkey Trot, I only beat her by 2 minutes (I use gun time because I'm up front and she's back a ways at the start). Somehow, during the pandemic and all races were shut down so that we could flatten the curve, she gain significant ground on me. I told her that if it wasn't for her Infinity Reacts she'd still be 4 minutes back but she just gives me that look.

I imagined my twilight years sitting back in an easy chair watching reruns of Leave it to Beaver but no, my young wife insists on exercising together. Pretty soon she's probably going to get within a minute of me. I'm worried what that will do to our marriage.

I married a girl I met in college who was one year younger than me like a normal person.

It’s fine you married someone ten years younger. But it is weird. I don’t know why but people will judge you.

That was so funny, that I forgot to laugh. Try harder to get under my skin the next time, will you? I will give you an A for effort, though you'll have to separate my bum cheeks to get to my A hole. "Stupid is as stupid does." Do you kiss your Mum with your mouth? Is she proud of your posts?

No way I’m taking the time to read that. I’m a troll

I get really awkward on dates. My last one was a disaster. There was so little talking that I literally remember every word said. We met at starbucks. She was 2 hours late without any fuking sorry. I was standing at the entrance waiting the whole time. I passed the time by stretching my muscles. She eventually arrived.
Me: Hey how are you, nice to see you again.
Her: Hi, I'm good how are you?
Me: I'm good too now that you are here.
Her: Cool lets get a coffee it's cold and wet out here.
Me: Tell me what you want and I'll get it.
Her: Oh thanks that's sweet, I'll have a pumpkin latte and banana bread cake. Do you mind if I get a seat I'm to tired for queuing?
Me: No problem. I understand. I do a lot of running so I get tired legs too. I have a marathon coming up.
Her: Oh that sounds tough. See you in a minute.
While I was getting the stuff she spent the 5 minutes on her phone. She didn't evan look over at me once.
Me: So here is your coffee and snack.
Her: Oh thanks how much do I owe you.
Me: Oh no girls shouldn't have to pay. This is my treat.
Her: Ok haha, that's sweet.
Me: I hope you enjoy it. I really like coming here. Do you come here often?
Her: Haha sometimes.
Me: It's a nice place to chill out
Her: Ye sure is
Me: I hope that rain calms down outside. I was running in it earlier. It was torture.
Her: You went running, with that outside. That's crazy.
Me: I know it isn't easy. I hate the rain but I don't let it get in the way of my marathon training.
Her: Good luck with that.
Me: Do you ever run marathons
Her: Haha I'm not that fit. I only run when I'm late for something.
Me: What do you like to do.
Her: What do you mean.
Me: What are your interests.
Her: Like hobbies you know.
Me: Yea what are your hobbies.
Her: Haha I like shopping with my girlfriends and dancing.
Me: I would love to take you shopping someday. The mall over on Cumberdale Drive is great.
Her: Haha yea maybe.
Me: Cool.
Her: Yea
Me: This coffee tastes amazing.
Her: Yea mine too.
Me: It looks good
Her: ha thanks.
Me: I could stay here all day
Her: I have to go to dance rehearsal
Me: Oh that's a shame it is great to be here. I hope your dancing goes really good.
Her: Haha I meant I can't stay all day because I have rehearsal today. I'll stay until I finish my cake and coffee.
Me: Thanks. Silly me.
Her: No problem
Me: I hope the dancing is going well
Her: Thanks, yea it is
Me: Oh cool
Her: Ha thanks
Me: I wish I could dance
Her: You should learn it's fun
Me: I am more suited to running
Her: It's good to learn new things
Me: I will. Running is my favorite hobby. I am inspired by the best runner. Bekele. Do you know him?
Her: I've never heard of him but I'm sure he is interesting.
Me: He is my favorite runner and probably my hero.
Her: I don't really like running. I enjoy dancing and yoga.
Me: I bet your a great dancer.
Her: I'm ok. It is good for meeting new people.
Me: It is amazing meeting you.
Her: Ha thanks.
Me: I really like you and want to meet again.
Her: We will. I'm running late I better go. Lets meet another time.
She reached her hand out to shake mine. She smiled nicely at me and walked away. She still had most of her cake and coffee left on the table.
Me: It was great to come here with you. I really want to see you again. Enjoy your dancing. Take care.
Her: Thanks you too.
She rushed out and that was 2 weeks ago. I've tried sending messages but get ignored. Did I handle the date well or is something wrong with her? Maybe she is the awkward one

I like monkeys as much as the next guy/gal. What's your point? If you've got something to say, then say it. Otherwise shut up and learn how to use paragraphs. Another "stupid is as stupid does" poster.