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So a little history about me. I am divorced, had a military marriage which alot of you may know, very rarely ends in a happily ever after. It ended just after a few months. I got married at 20 because I honestly wanted to settle down, but it didnt end as it should have.

Fast forward 2 years... I meet this wonderful man, Jim (38), and we have alot in common (surprisingly for his age & for mine). We both enjoy the same activities & we are both divorced, he has a kid a little younger than me living in Pennyslvania with his mom. We've been talking for a few weeks & he finally asked me out on an official date. 

I know there is a HUGE age difference, but to me age is just a number. I look more into chemistry. I am also the type of person that likes to know what the plan is before any execution takes effect. Soooo if this date evolves into a few more & eventually a full on relationship.... I need to know what bumps in the road will be headed our way.

I've never had a "real" relationship because the ex husband was in Japan for the few months we were together. My parents (old skool mexican) won't be too pleased about this. My friends will try and talk me out of it, but eventually they will get used to it and will be there for me in the end.

For those of you who may think I am at the age where i need to "experiment" and "enjoy partying", I've had my fair share already. Since my divorce, ive bought my own car, have a full time job with my own place, and I am almost half way to recieving my masters in nursing. Ive partied along the way, and frankly with everything i have been through, i am now more than ever more focused on myself and my future. Most of all, i would like to have a partner to be there with me.... I just want to be prepared with the hits I will end up meeting in the future, hopefully from those who are in mine or his shoes. 

Any advice or suggestions will be appreciated :)
<bot>: Going out with someone 16 years older than me... need to know what will be coming my way in case this relationship takes off.