Ok, the relationship between her and me is over - I know it and she knows it. There is no possibility of it ever picking up. For what it's worth we didn't have sex and I wasn't planning on it until she turns 18. And I have just turned 24 - but yes I know the age gap between us was too big...

She wants to leave him cos she knows there is no future for them and knows that she is only going to get hurt as all he wants her for is her body.

My motivations therefore are to protect her only. I can say that with all confidence. So why haven't I ducked and run?

Cos I don't want to see someone I care about get hurt.

So this isn't about her and me or even me, it is just about her. Hope that clears things up a bit.