Furthermore, other than the very obvious reasons, why is a 42-year-old dating a 27-year-old?
You mentioned that you are not trying to live out some father figure fantasy.
In my opinion, there is a lot more than just 15 years that separates you from your 42-year-old boyfriend.
He's had a heck of a lot more life experience than you have.
Dating an older man can be an ego boost since being wanted by someone older makes you feel more mature.
I share this with you because I encourage you to ask yourself if some of his appeal lies in the simple fact that he is older.
You’ve decided to try online dating and found yourself talking to a man that seems promising.
You decided to meet and on your first date things go great.
You are in your late twenties, a time in life when you are just beginning to become sure of who you are and what you want.