Posted by victoria- And I respected that because I don't think I'd like it if he asked "do you mind if I go on a trip with an older lady I met off the internet for a day or 2".
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If I have known someone for only a month I don't feel I'd be in a position to allow them to have a say in whom I associate with. You could have explained that exploration is a hobby of yours, you enjoy the hobby and have met some great people, you've explored with me before, I've demonstrated trust and never done anything creepy.
That's only me though... I assert myself when necessary.
Edit:
When we're younger we tend to be willing to put up with more 'crap' to make the relationship work.
As we get older we develop intolerances for what we are NO LONGER willing to put up with. Example: "never again will I date a drunk", "never again will I allow him to control who I talk to", etc.
I know from our chats that this has been the case, and there may be a little truth in what I've said...
Remember, "old" people are a wealth of experience.