Charlie and I first met in Wichita, Kansas in 1990.I was living in Wichita at the time. He was visiting friends. After corresponding for several months, Charlie asked me to come to Missouri and share his life. I agreed. On November 14, 1991 we started our life together.
Our relationship is unusual to some people because he is 24 years older than I. Our age difference doesn't matter to us. We get along great. It feels as though we were meant for each other. We both like many of the same things.We have the same tastes in music, clothes and politics.
Although Charlie has been in relationships before (He was even married once for 22 years) this is my first serious relationship. I feel like I've grown as a person by knowing Charlie. I benefit from his years of experience. With his advice, I avoid mistakes that he made in the past. He is the sentimental type and pushes me to stay in touch with my family. If left to my own devices, I would probably be a hermit. I like solitude. Staying at home, reading or working (and playing) on my computer. He is more social and through his insistence we get out and do things. One of our favorite pasttimes is to visit Flea Markets. Charlie is the world's biggest packrat! So when we go, we usually end up buying something.
Our families accept each other. My mom has even called him another one of her kids. My brothers and sister know and like him. His family seems to like me, too.
Where do we go from here? I hope for many years of happiness. With Charlie by my side, even bad times are easier to bear.
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