Thank you everyone for the comments so far. I will look in later to see if there are any more.

'Guest' - you are a gentleman indeed ! 'pdc' - I am very pleased to read your story. Thank you.

'The Villan' - I made my decision. I said "No" and would say no again in a similar circumstance. I think it's wise for people to know each other for at least 6 months before they go to bed together. By then, if they are still together, it is going to be more than something 'recreational'.

'The Villan' said: " You are not a teenager anymore. If you fancy somebody, then go for it." Surely, that IS the way teenagers behave. Don't older people have a bit more sense and maturity than that ?

Maybe I will just have to get a parrot, like the old maid in the garret song :)

Please keep the replies coming. This is very interesting. Thank you.

Bothered and Bewildered