I finished with my older boyfriend because I worried about my parents’ reaction

DEAR DEIDRE: I COULDN’T bear to think about the disappointment on the faces of my parents if I were to tell them about my age gap relationship, so I ended it.

I’m 21 and female and the man I had met through work was 45. We both work for a charity.

My Dad is only 46 and he’s always been very protective. I knew he’d never accept me being with somebody who is the same age as him.

My colleague started chatting with me at lunchtime in the canteen then we made sure we were together every day.