Having been out of the "dating game" for 13 yrs., I probably should not stick my nose in here. But when I was between marriages, and in my 40's, I did date. What I remember clearly is that there are lots of things about ourselves we do not share
until a real level of mutual interest,trust and respect has been reached. If you arrive at that point in a relationship and decide you might like to have it proceed further, then you start sharing on a more intimate level. If that intimacy results in one of you backing away, you may, at the very least have gained a friend- if not the love of your life. Go for it. Amy