DEAR ABBY: I am 85 and dating a man, “Larry,” who is 62. For the last 25 years we have become good platonic friends doing community charity and church volunteer work. During this time, I also took care of my husband, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s for 12 years. Five years ago, my husband died, which left me totally alone. Two years ago, Larry, a lifelong bachelor, asked me out. We get along wonderfully and eventually fell in love.

I’m a young 85, and Larry is quiet and reserved. My problem is, I can’t get over the age difference. I feel like everyone is judging us because of it, and we have never actually discussed it. Truthfully, I’m frightened to death of the subject.

We are both financially secure. We look the same age and are both Christians. We are involved with community activ

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