I’m a [23F] falling for [30M]
I’m 23 and have recently started seeing someone who is 7 years older than me. I didn’t expect it at all, and honestly at first I thought it would just be something casual, but it’s slowly become one of the most emotionally comforting connections I’ve had.
He understands me really well, listens properly when I talk, asks me thoughtful questions, gives me advice without being controlling, and overall just makes me feel very seen and safe. I feel calmer around him. I genuinely think I might be falling in love with him.
The thing is, I keep going back and forth in my head wondering whether I’m being naive because of the age gap. Part of me can genuinely see a future with him, but another part of me is scared I should be protecting my heart before I get too attached.
What should I do?