, I’m twenty-six, but I’m dating a veteran of the American Civil War. My boyfriend served in the U.S. Navy’s North Atlantic Blockading Squadron, under the Union commander John Rodgers. Whenever I go out dancing, my boyfriend stays home because he’s “too tired.” Is this something I should just expect of dating an older man? Thanks, Civil Disagreement Dear Civil Disagreement, It’s common for energy levels to decline as people age. Additionally, the American Civil War was particularly exhausting.