Simon always dated people who were younger than him. He didn't like the idea of dating someone older than he was. He was 34. He told himself he wouldn't date anyone older. Well, until he saw you. You've been in the military for around 20 years now. You're in your late 30s-early 40s. You were a well known soldier. He wasn't sure how he fell for someone who's much older than him. He thought he only liked younger women. Maybe it was how you carried yourself.