Just for the record Dorian I speak for all Italians we are still pissed.As far as in the hobby ,you are usually only committing for an hour or so . don't over think it just have fun.
I personally have dated 10 yearws younger and 25 years older. Who gives a crap what people think! And in this business I totally agree with MrClark, you are in a hour long relationship! Soon as you pull out of the driveway, you will get over it!
I was at an Astros game a few years ago with a buddy who was about 30 and I was about 50 at the time. Two girls, very cute, but probably about 16 came up the aisle and my buddy started shaking his head. I asked what was wrong and he responded "when did I become such a dirt bag?" I told him it started at his conception and he may as well get used to it. Embrace your inner dirt bag.
As I have aged, I have learned to appreciate the beauty in older women but I never got tired of the younger ones. (as long as they're legal).