He is 10 years older than me which has never been a problem for us. We have so many similar interests and things in common.

My therapist did encourage to continue contact with our mutual friends, I am cautious with what I share with them. I like how they are open with me about what they witness and talk about with him, but are incredibly respectful about not sharing private personal things as well.

Waiting period it certainly is. Wait and have patience. You are super helpful and I will continue to pop in with new updates as to what’s going on. We are in contact with the exception of yesterday and talk about a wide variety of things as we always do. It is really nice to see him motivated to get back to his favorite hobby and he is sharing a lot with me about it and we have tentative plans to take a class together.

Thanks!