According to one article, the author met a lawyer at a crosswalk in Manhattan and they exchanged numbers. They planned their first date without discussing their ages. During their first date, the lawyer revealed he was 38 while the author was 25. The author was initially concerned about the age gap and what it meant for their relationship, but the lawyer explained that he hadn't found the right woman yet and the author continued to date him. However, their lifestyles and goals were different and the author eventually felt that the age gap would become an issue. The author ended the relationship due to concerns over the age difference.