I am having incredible sex with a much older woman who is the same age as my mum

DEAR DEIDRE: AN older woman is making advances on me and I don’t know whether to take things further.

I’m 25 and started my own handyman business last year.

I love being my own boss but work hadn’t exactly been flooding in, so

I was thrilled to get an enquiry a few weeks ago from a woman with a long list of jobs.

When I got to the house, an attractive woman, who looked to be in her early fifties answered the door, wearing tight gym clothes.

She had a lovely figure, a pretty face and long blonde hair, but I tried to be professional. I just concentrated on the work.

Over a coffee, she told me she is a fashion buyer with a great career.

Her husband had died a few years ago and she was struggling to balance working with looking after such a big house and garden.

I was delighted when she booked me for a second day but when I turned up that time, she answered the door in silky lingerie and we ended up in bed.

She is older than anyone else I have slept with, but she certainly knew her way around a man’s body.

She did things to me that I had only dreamed of.

We had sex four times, each time hotter than the last.

The next morning, things were a bit awkward.

She seemed keen for a repeat, but all I could think was, she’s the same age as my mum. What should I do?

DEIDRE SAYS: Be honest with her. If you are sure you don’t want to take things further, tell her you had a great time but don’t want a repeat.

If however you are in two minds, age-gap relationships can be very successful.

I wouldn’t rule out a relationship on age alone (as long as both are adults).

Older women often enjoy the energy, enthusiasm and affection they get from younger men, compared to partners their own age.

Understandably, you are unsure about this liaison so take your time.

If she wants something more permanent, bear in mind that for such relationships to work in the long-term you both need to have the same life goals.

There might also be an issue regarding the balance of power in the future too, as she is already established with a house and career, and you’re still building yours.

My support pack Age Gaps – Do They Matter? should help.