Yes, dating or starting a new relationship comprises risks. It's an adventure. I did this at the age of 33, 42, and maybe I'll do it again. Who knows.

I did never think about the result. I just went all in, fell in love, that's it. Maybe it didn't last forever, but as I've always stayed on sisterly terms with my women, I know that I was right to give it a try.

It may be that you discover that you're not compatible with staying together for the rest of your life.

When my stepdaughter, 33, met her actual man, she had had one relationship after the other (2 years or so), starting at 16, just like me. She always dated guys of her age. But, unfortunately, these young men lacked a certain maturity.

Then she met Nico, 10 years older, divorced. I was sure that Nico had been through something. He has learned the relationship lesson. And he has acquired the necessary maturity.

I would have been more sceptical if, at the age of 40, he would not have had a long term relationship before. But, instead, he's the coolest guy she ever had. And she's happy.

Anyway, never listen to the pessimists. Their advice just tears you down.

Follow your heart, give it all.

You got to give, to live. (Sammy Hagar, Van Halen)

Merry Xmas 🖋🥁📷 rocknrolll

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