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writes:I recently met a guy whom I click with quite well. The feeling is apparently requited or this post would be moot. He lives about two hours away, which is something I've dealt with in relationships before (I live in the middle of nowhere). However, he's also 11 years my senior (I'm 20, he's 31). I am a mature 20 and have cut my behavioral and intellectual teeth in a career path that demands complete professionalism and composure at all times. Consequently, people ALWAYS think I'm older than I am by several years. He doesn't look or act 31. In short, while there's an age gap between us on paper, there's far less of one in terms of interests and intellectual maturity. So I personally am not bothered by the idea of dating/loving someone half again my age.I could see this going somewhere if I let it and my question is really what to expect if I do. While I'm legally an adult and free to act on my own, the opinions of my family and friends also mean something to me and I suspect I will face some unpleasant reactions from my family in particular, over the age difference. Has anyone ever been in a similar situation, and if so...what were the problems you faced or negative reactions you encountered? I have a feeling I'm going to follow my heart on this anyway but it would be nice to have a bit of a reality check before so doing :)Thanks x Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 June 2008): I once dated a man 10years my senior. Family and friends were VERY opinionated on the matter. Me being the stubborn person I am, I let my heart do the talking and walking. We are not together now, but I will never regret the time we shared. Age had nothing to do with the demise of our relationship. It just wasn't meant to be. God Bless, and I pray everything will work unto God's Will!
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reader, crazy_in_luv +, writes (25 June 2008):
i think u should follow ur heart and go along with it...do talk to ur parents n friends about it...let him meet them so that u dont have pressure on ur mind later.
they r bound to say stuff but its ur decision in the end.
if u guys luv each other,then it will all be worth it,right?
tell me how it goes..
by the way..i am also in a relationship with an 11 yr older guy,he's 28,i am 17-my parents after the intial outburtst-love him .
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