Yakno, I got an older gentleman friend up here; who is 81. With a 13 year age spread, I never ever thought we'd hit it off. But after his wife died, I saw how alone he was, and began a relationship, that is now going on three years. He is not a car guy, and not a Christian nor a Believer like me. But he is a wealth of knowledge, having been in this community where I live, for all his life. His sense of humor is often a lil too colorful for me, but I don't harp on it. We even go out to lunch about once a week or so, as covid allows. We have great fun.
I hope you have a friend like that, just in reverse, you being the elder.