Dear Abby,

I met Laurie at a singles dance. I knew as soon as I looked at her that
she is too young for me. I'm 49 and she is 32, 17 years my junior. I
really regretted it because we got along so well that evening. She made
me feel so comfortable in her presence. Our age difference didn't seem to
matter to her as much as it did to me. Abby, I told her I felt people
were staring at us. I said they are probably wondering if I am your
father. She thought I was being silly and said if I wanted to see her
again she would be honored to go out with me.

Laurie and I have been dating now for three months. I really like her and
I think she likes me. Still, everywhere we go, I feel people watching us.
Sometimes they just outright stare. It is very annoying and I know it is
because of our age difference that draws these prolonged looks from
everyone we meet. I just feel so uncomfortable about this whole thing and
wonder if I should continue with the relationship. Why do people have to
be so rude....?

Sincerely,

John

PS: I have attached a picture of Laurie.