I think you need to clarify how much older. And also, I wonder what some of the concerns/fears would be.

Is it that you might want to have kids and she will not be able to? what people think? she will age faster than you and the ages will be more obvious? what is your goal for the relationship - companionship? children? a mother/dad? She will be retired before you and it will put a hardship? Possible health concerns (aging) creeping into the relationship faster than you would like?

Also, what draws you to this person? stability? Wisdom? Looks? Youthfulness in their personality? Confidence? their spirit? An instant family because she already has kids? She has money/good job and want to support you? Her senior discount card (just kidding)? What is in it for her?

I hear 20-something men going after 40-something women because they say the women do not play games, are confident, not as self conscious, not as shallow, stable, independent, and willing to go out and try new stuff. I have had a few myself I was tempted to accept their invitation, but didn't - I am a person not a novelty.

And as a woman I am a little skeptical of any daddy-little girl relationship or Harold and Maude (movie from 1970's)thing.

After all, what is important in a relationship. Love, trust, friendship. If you gave it no pressure to be long term or forever is it enjoyable now. I would just go with that.