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Ew - but you can't do anything

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Dear Prudence,

My mother is doing something that has me disgusted and furious. She is 54, and has been divorced from my father for five years. Four months ago, she began dating a 23-year-old guy! For the record, he’s four years younger than I am! My mother makes a very good living and I have a sense that he’s using her for the lifestyle she can provide. When I raised this with my mom, she said if he is, it’s a fair trade considering how horrible my dad was in bed for the duration of their marriage. What can I do to get her to dump this gold-digging himbo?

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  • MyNameIsNotMyNameIsNot member
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    I think you're seeing this wrong. Phrasing him as the gold digging himbo implies that she's the victim here. The problem here is the other way; she's the creep. 

    You can try to convince her that she's being gross, but that's about all you can do.
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  • charlotte989875charlotte989875 member
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    Sounds like they’re using each other to get what they want. Not the healthiest for a long term relationship but they’re consenting adults. 
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  • levioosalevioosa member
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    edited November 20
    Is he a gold digging himbo? Probably. But she's also super creepy for dating a 23 year old? Yeah. They're using each other. I've got 18 years on mom and there is still no way in hell I'd date a 23 year old. 

    *ETF: named a 23 year old dude, but its not a gendered discrimination. You won't catch me dating anyone that young. 


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  • short+sassyshort+sassy member
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    The LW doesn't get a choice about who their mother dates.  They need to calm down and get over it.

    Her mom knows the deal and isn't being taken advantage of.  The guy does also.  There are no victims here.

    It's unlikely to turn into a serious relationship.  Let mom have her fun. 
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