Dear Bubby,
Currently I have a boyfriend who is 4 years younger than me. We've been doing very well until now. I have just graduated from college but he just started his bachelors degree. But I have to admit I think he's even more mature than me! All my friends told me that this relationship won't last long because of our age difference. So I wanted to ask you, does age difference really matter in a relationship?
Thank you very much for your answer,
Confused Girl
Dear Confused Girl,
It is difficult to define age. As you say this young man is a freshman now and seems very mature. More mature than you?? I doubt that.
By being in college he will be meeting other girls and how will you feel when you see him with a girl his age or younger? You will feel much older than you are. I have seen a year or two difference either way and that is on an even keel but I personally would like a young man a few years older than me. I would feel that he would be looking out for me - not me for him. However, I do know age differences really depend on the ones involved. Why don't you try to see some older boys and decided. If nothing develops you will at least have fun.
Good hunting.
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