ASK AMY

The only wrinkle I can imagine is how your two sons would react to this relationship. They might have serious questions concerning this turn of events. If so, you'll both have to navigate this issue with them, openly and with understanding and respect. You should expect the same from them.

This relationship might not have long-term legs as the substantial age difference between you leads to questions from him along the lines of, "Paul McCartney used to be with a musical group? No way!"

Otherwise, growl like a cougar and enjoy yourself.

DEAR AMY: I work in a small law firm where some of the men don't wash their hands after using the bathroom and one even picks his nose at his desk.

We have put soap and hand sanitizer at strategic places in the office, including by the large container of pretzels that we share.

We even put a small sign asking that everyone wash their hands before taking food, all to no avail.

Usually when one person gets sick, we all do.

How can we politely get these men (our bosses) to change their dirty habits? -- Tired of Dirty Lawyers

DEAR TIRED: You've done all you can to get the lawyers in your office to maintain a "healthy" practice.

You've also put me off communal pretzels for the rest of my life.

You and your colleagues should continue to focus on your own hygiene. If you wash your hands regularly, use appropriate germ-containment measures and stay away from the community snacks, you shouldn't contract every sickness that goes around the office.

I read recently that most of us don't wash our hands well enough, so use plenty of soap, wash for at least 15 seconds and don't forget your nails.