"Louis, chronological age has nothing to do with it. You are tall, handsome, and a nice man. According to Mom, you are also excellent in bed."
"For a moment, let's forget about your mother. Would you date me?"
"... yes, I would..."
"How much do you love your mother?"
"Silly question. Next?"
"Let me summarize and see if I understood you correctly: You love your mother dearly and would NOT want to break my intimate relationship with her. You find me a catch and agree to date me. Right?"
"More or less..."
"I find YOU very attractive as well. My question is - Would you consider dating me while I...