It took me a while (5 years!) to 100% fall for Beau - we’ve known one another since we were in our late 20’s, but were both married to others. There really wasn’t an attraction on my part - he was like a brother/guy pal to me.
Then, FATE stepped in and we got to know one another in our 50’s and sparks sure flew then, LOL! Our temperaments and personalities and skill sets mesh perfectly. Both of us are nothing if not ‘practical.’
Plus, he’s a crack shot and a good dancer, LOL! ;)
You are making me remember my best friend from HS, who was a guy. I had NO idea he was interested in me as anything but a friend. I had dated 2 of his friends, that he introduced me to! Then after one break up, we went out to the movies together, as we often did, but this time he kissed me! Oh man! That was like kissing my brother! I told him very gently not to do that again, that I didn’t think of him that way. We stayed friends and in touch for many years. Went to each other’s weddings etc.
I’m glad you and Beau worked out! Sometimes we have to wait to find our true loves. I have some friends who are in much better places with their second spouse. That’s part of life’s journey.