He's ten years younger and I'm a bit confused

[Wakeup]

You said he's cute. If you want to have a date with him, ask him out, as he's clearly not getting the message. Set up a date, and use the word "date" with him.

What could be simpler?

^^^ Did you actually read the same Opening post as well as post #11 as the rest of us?

[Cerby]

he's 24, you're 34, you are CLEARLY at different stages of your life. All the evidence above supports it as well.

[IndiReloaded]

he's 24, you're 34, you are CLEARLY at different stages of your life. All the evidence above supports it as well.

This^. Forget it, you are wasting your time. Dump, or be dumped.