I agree with Chatty. What's the rush? Instead of trying desperately to make this into some romantic fling, why not just enjoy the friendship and see where it goes? Don't force it into a mold of what you believe a relationship should be.

And I would NEVER date a person (or give them a try as you stated?) just because my daughter liked them or I thought it would please her. It's YOUR life, not hers. She almost college age? Why are you trying to please her? Please yourself.

JJ