I'm 60, seen a few things, married for 25 years. You asked for advice, but with what little you shared in your OP, forgive me, but you sound like a teenager. There's a hard truth that must be swallowed with respect to women...especially professional single women. They don't "date down." It doesn't matter if you make six figures, if you come across as a simp, you're beneath her in her eyes. If she's truly single...which I doubt...her eyes are looking for someone that offers her a "step up" from her present circumstances. That includes someone who exudes confidence, and she feels entirely at-ease with. You sound introverted and shy. Have you had any meaningful interactions with her, or is this entirely a scenario in your mind? A relationship that starts with you placing a woman on a pedestal is doomed before it even starts.
My advice? Find a new dentist. Love isn't hard. Love is not a conquest to be achieved, love is a partnership with a friend you see as an equal, who supports you as much as you support her. If you hold that thought in your heart, love will find you.
Knocked it out of the park. Great advice. I also appreciate the insight about offering her a "step up"... this, despite what a lot of men probably think, has nothing to do with monetary gain. I realize many men have been jaded in their quest and distracted by superficial attractions, but know that a woman of quality; a woman of substance is looking for the same.
I'm 60, seen a few things, married for 25 years. You asked for advice, but with what little you shared in your OP, forgive me, but you sound like a teenager. There's a hard truth that must be swallowed with respect to women...especially professional single women. They don't "date down." It doesn't matter if you make six figures, if you come across as a simp, you're beneath her in her eyes. If she's truly single...which I doubt...her eyes are looking for someone that offers her a "step up" from her present circumstances. That includes someone who exudes confidence, and she feels entirely at-ease with. You sound introverted and shy. Have you had any meaningful interactions with her, or is this entirely a scenario in your mind? A relationship that starts with you placing a woman on a pedestal is doomed before it even starts.
My advice? Find a new dentist. Love isn't hard. Love is not a conquest to be achieved, love is a partnership with a friend you see as an equal, who supports you as much as you support her. If you hold that thought in your heart, love will find you.
Knocked it out of the park. Great advice. I also appreciate the insight about offering her a "step up"... this, despite what a lot of men probably think, has nothing to do with monetary gain. I realize many men have been jaded in their quest and distracted by superficial attractions, but know that a woman of quality; a woman of substance is looking for the same.