I had sex with my dog walker but now he’s ghosting me

DEAR DEIDRE: I HAD mind-blowing sex with my dog-walker who I’ve known for years – and I can’t get it out of my head.

I’m 56, he’s 31 and has worked for me for ten years.

We’ve become firm friends. As he’s matured, I have found myself increasingly attracted to him but I never acted on it.

Then, last week when we went to the pub, he came back to mine and we kissed. It was so tender and lovely.

I invited him upstairs and he readily accepted.

We had sex twice that night and once after breakfast the next morning.

But now he’s not returning my calls and is ghosting me.

I feel bereft and want my mate back – or my lover, if he’s willing.

DEIDRE SAYS: You may have to accept that a relationship isn’t what he wants.

You’re at different life stages and he may feel he has crossed a boundary.

Leave it a week then contact him, suggesting you draw a line under what happened and hope he can come over to walk your dog as usual.

If you’d like a relationship, get out with friends and network that way. My pack Finding The Right Partner For You will help.

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