>i'd feel like i failed her as a father

Absolutely.


>she failed herself as a young lady

Word.

>that 57 year old man is disturbed on multiple levels

This one.

Let's simplify this an assume that the girl was 18 since there is some disagreement about her age at the time they started the affair and we all agree that a relationship with a person who is not the age of consent is a bad thing and people should go to jail for it. Let's also agree that it's a bad thing to abuse a position of authority like a boss, teacher, clergyman, etc.

But generally speaking is a guy really crazy for lusting after an adult woman who is decades younger than him?

Listen, I agree it's a terrible idea. Will probably end badly. Not something I would want to do. Definitely creepy.

I am just saying....I kind of get it. That's all.




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