Ask QC: Will Daddy Love Me?

Dear QC,

I have a question that I hope the QC readers can help me with?.

Ever since I knew I was gay, (from about the age of 13), I have always had a crush on older guys, and I don’t mean older by just by a few years. I’m 22 now and love guys in their 40’s and 50’s, especially those slightly overweight and graying/balding. So I seem to go for guys who are at least 20+ years older than myself.

I know this doesn’t fit the gay ‘norm’ (whatever that is) and I’m also quite aware that the gay community describes these as ‘Daddy/Son’ relationships. None of this bothers me, nor do I care what other people think about these types of relationships, but I wondered if there are any readers out their who have experienced being in a long term committed relationship of this type?

The reason I ask is that, although I have dated some older guys over the last few years (which I really enjoyed), I’m really looking for a long term relationship with an older guy. I guess my main concern is that do these types of relationships last, is the age difference too much especially bearing in mind when I’m in my 50’s my partner would be in his 70’s? It would be reassuring to know of any long term relationships of this kind, the pitfalls and any advice the readers might have to offer.
Thanks in advance
Joey.

Anyone readers out there who have been in this type of relationship or situation before? What advice would you give Joey, dear QC readers? Please feel free to share your own experiences and advice to help him in the comments section.
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