I have a 25 year old son who had a 35 year old girlfriend. It was awkward for me, it didn't last very long but they got along well, I just tried to stay out of it. When I look at his friends, most who I have watched go through puberty, I look at them as kids..
22/44 is a big difference, probably won't last long.

OP, I know you said he's already broken up with her, so this doesn't really matter that much. But, I thought I'd throw in my 2 cents worth.

I'm 55, I have men who have been anywhere from 23 up to 45 contact me! I KNOW!!! I don't understand it either! I think, WTH could they POSSIBLY see in me! I seriously don't get it, but I usually am nice and tell them, thanks, but no thanks. The ones who are what I consider close to my son's age I say, "NO WAY I could EVER date anyone close to my son's age!" He's 31. I wouldn't date anyone under 50 for a serious relationship.

Do you know if he pursued her, or visa versa? Just curious.

I will tell you, though that I dated a 42 year old (for about 8 months). Right after my ex & I split & it was wonderful for my self esteem (he said it was for him, too). I broke it off with him, because I couldn't see it ever going anywhere, I'm not getting any younger and I was seriously looking for a committed long term relationship (which I am currently in); but I have to tell ya...the passion was phenomenal and we're still friends (he's in a committed relationship, too) we don't see each other but talk occasionally and both of our significant others know that we do, as well.

Would I do it again NOW? Hmmmm...probably not, because I'm back to me and really happy with my life (was before I met my new man). It sure was the boost I needed at the time & if you asked me if I'd go BACK to when he first contacted me & do it all over again - HELL YES! I'm not stupid!!!

Would I kill a woman who was 22 years older than my son (when he was 22) if SHE pursued him? HELL YES! Not really, but I'd dayum sure want to! If HE persued her? No. He's a big boy and can make his own decisions, & I've learned that if you say "no" to your children that just makes them want to do the exact opposite, anyway! I used "reverse psychology" on him when he was 16, I'm sure I'd do it again if that happened. I'd just be in LOVE with her, tell him she was fantastic, and probably even say something about wanting her to be my best friend (NOT!)! LMAO!!! Plus, he's intelligent. I know he would have made the right decision eventually....just like your son did! Great job on raising him, mom!

I personally want a MAN in my bed not a little boy!

I showed him your profile ...He asked if you were willing to travel?:)

OMG did everyone watch How Stella Got Her Groove Back this morning on the LMN channel!?!?!

who cares what others think... its your happiness that counts. yours and his.

I often date and generally prefer younger men to a certain point. I probably wouldn't date a man who is more than 10-12 yrs younger than me. However if a 40-45 yr old woman is dating a much younger man. And both people are happy with the circumstances of the relationship. Then that is all that matters.