I didn't mean to do it

My Cuban friend, Angelo, has, over the past 4 months, become the closest and best friend I have ever had.
I haven't posted much about him recently because of another situation going on in my life.
Well, about two months ago, Angelo pushed a mutual friend of ours in my direction.
Turns out we have a lot in common, which surprised me greatly, as this friend is only 30 (don't get offended there 30-somethings).

Angelo asked me last night if I had fallen for the guy and I was surprised to discover that, after stopping to think about it, that my answer was yes, I think I have.
While dating the younger guy I had been jokingly introducing him to friends as my boy-toy because of the age difference. I feel like Mrs Robinson.
I really didn't want to fall in love again at this point, but apparently I have.

I do still love Angelo and always will and I feel very badly that Ang admitted to some jealousy, he quickly told me he was very happy for me, but was bummed that it was cutting into our time together that we normally spend drinking, fishing and just talking.

Just venting, I had to tell someone besides Ang, as I'm not sure my parents would really understand just yet.

If I were you and think it might get serious, I'd stop introducing the boyfriend as "boy toy." My husband is 10 years younger than me and it hasn't caused a single problem with our relationship (married 15 years next month; together 19.5 years). Friendships always suffer a little when one friend starts dating someone seriously. Maybe the three of you could spend some time together, too, or double-date. I hope it works out.

It may stink to see Angelo upset a little right now, but you also need to do what is best for you and as your best friend I am sure he will understand and support you Also, age is just a number, I wouldn't worry much about that.

I only introduce Jake as my boy-toy because he seriously looks like he's 21-22.
He's eating it up anyway, he thinks its funny, his sense of humor is as twisted as my own, and he often refers to me as his old broad

Not concerned over the age difference, just surprised I guess to find another old soul that was born in the wrong decade. He plays guitar and sings Bob Dylan songs, and even impressed one of my older friends who used to play in bars in the 60s for a living.

Jake, Angelo and I are together ever Thursday and Saturday night for Karaoke (Soon to include Fridays as Angelo will be hosting Karaoke here at the park in the near future), and Jake is constantly saying we need to find someone to push in Ang's direction

Angelo though, is high maintenace, even as a friend.
He's very stubborn and quick to anger and I'm one of the few people that knows how to deal with him.
It'll be a challenge to find him a girl that will put up with him

I too am dating a man younger than me by 7 years and I don't see anything wrong in that. I have dated guys younger than me many times in my life, the youngest were 13 years my junior and we had great times together. So just enjoy life and as Swamp Witch said, do not refer to him as a boy toy.

Awww, why would he push another man into your life if he loves you? Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m happy youâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]re in love though, donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t worry about the age thing, I can name at least 8 couples I know now that have huge age difference (my sister and cousin being two of them) and they have never been happier. Most are married with children even.

Good luck!!

He did it because he knows he's not ready for a relationship, but was convinced that I am.
Like people who do truly love each other unconditionally, my happiness was his priority.

I love Angie to death and there isn't a thing in the world I won't do for him, the bonus is that Jake understands the relationship Angie and I have and supports it.