Though I see and accept some things wolf said above there are things I take exception to..
I personally have a wide range of love for music as do those I know..
Politics and other interests are easily discussed at our table with anyone..
I have not found age to be any thing to worry about it as (age) happens I can't do a thing about it..The only time it becomes an issue I think is when it becomes an issue..
I think we all have common ground-we bleed the same regardless of color of skin or gender-male or female our blood is red..Our pain is the same though some may claim pain worse than another and one persons pain could be but likely is exactly if not more than anothers for their pain scale at the time-but no one should judge anothers pain..We all have fears, tears, dreads,disappoinments..
Obstacles-are every day occurences..We each face the morning arisng from sleep alone even if another is beside us..Each day challenges are placed in front of us even if it is to see how we react to the day..I choose to smile and move forward..There are many wonderful people to meet and talk with and yes, disagree with..Obstacles are for overcoming-if-that is what you desire..If not then don't approach or avoid and then you won't see what you are missing out on..
I have not seen socially age as a huge issue--I have friends who are married and have been for 30 years with a 20 year age difference..It is what you want out of life that makes the difference and how you can handle life that decides if you will be happy or not..For anyone who sees this as a problem needs to look past their noses and see what is going on in this world..here are plenty of issues that are real not perceived..
wolf- bless your heart-I thoroughly agree with your last statment honey..I can see you thought about this and I hope you can take my thoughts into account as well..This is one of the reasons I enjoy this forum so many people and ages agreeing to disagree or not..