This was a beautiful writing and one I can relate to, as a 48 year old woman who recently moved in with a 69 year old man (same age as my parents). Every time I introduced my boyfriend to someone in my family, they were shocked. A couple of them asked me if I was sure, because how could we have anything in common? What would I do when he gets older? Yet, my current boyfriend is the man I’ve been waiting for and he sees me as the woman he’s been waiting for. It’s easy between us like no other relationship I’ve ever had- we are meant to be together. I’m sorry your father struggles to come to terms with your relationship, holding space foe things to shift...