Dear Tony,

I'm a 47 year old woman that really wants to be in a relationship. I was in a horrible marriage for 14 years and now that I'm an empty nester and gave myself time to heal (5 years), I'm ready to LOVE again. The problem is that men in their EARLY 30's are approaching me. I'm not saying that they don't have what I'm looking for...but...my oldest child is 27 (and I feel a little guilty). I recently met a guy and we've spent a LOT of time together, it's like a breath of fresh air. He's 15 years my junior, that's the only 'thing' that's preventing me from pursuing this relationship. I know it hurts his feelings when I bring up the age thing, but, I can't help it. Am I blocking what could be potentially the BEST thing that's happened to me in a very long time?