I'm not a chick-flick enthusiast.
I try to stick to a vegan diet heavy on fruit and vegetables.
I'd say, go ahead, shoot your shot. More power to ya if you can come up with a different angle on the character.
Men must know their limitations.
Nobody looks like they did when they were 20, so why not take advantage of the fact that you're changing, emotionally as well as physically?
Most people are afraid of change, but if you look at it as something you can always count on, then it can be a comfort.