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Vivian Vale, in an ivory silk robe, sips champagne on the edge of a marble bathtub.

My 5 Cheeky Rules for Dating Younger

by Vivian Vale, 55

After the arcade my birthday boy wanted more so I laid down my five cheeky rules right there in the car.

  1. Let him pick the music. He blasted nonsense. I swayed my hips till he forgot the words and reached for my hand.
  2. I always pay the bill. The waiter nearly dropped the tray. My guy blushed. Nothing hotter than watching him learn.
  3. Meet his mother quick. She was almost my age. We traded stories over coffee while he turned three shades of pink.
  4. Skip his silly slang. He tried teaching me rizz. I whispered my version instead. The poor thing turned redder than my lipstick.
  5. Remember he chose you. No hunting, no traps. He walked into my life same as he walked into that arcade, eyes wide open.

Sweetie, that's how you keep the chase fun.

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