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writes:I just turned 24 and just graduated college and my brother is 18 so I hang out with his friends all the time, more than friends my own age - and I have a better time with them. One of them likes me, but she is 17 (she might be 16 actually, but almost 17).My situation is that I have always been more compatible with people my brother's age than my peers. I have relationship experience, but very little. I actually haven't even french kissed a girl. I know, it's kinda sad, but I move very slowly in my relationships b/c I prefer it to be based on feelings rather than sexuality. I guess I should stress that I'm not interested in sex if I were to pursue this (even if I was, we are covered by the age of consent laws where I live).The only "life experience" we have that is different is college, because I was a pretty tame college student in comparison to the majority, and I haven't really travelled the world either. I also get mistaken for my brother's younger sibling all the time in public and get carded at the theater sometimes when going to see an "R" movie, so I look the part as well.Basically I guess I am asking, since I am more on the level of people my brother's age in almost all aspects, what are people's opinions on the matter?
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reader, Carina  +, writes (4 September 2007):
 It sounds as though you're a very together person. It doesn't matter what age you are. After all, it's just a number. You're the age you feel, and if you're comfortable with yourself and your friends and have a good relationship with your brother, there's nothing wrong with that at all.
Taking things slowly in relationships is a good idea and if you do end up going out with this girl of 16/17 it sounds as though she will have found a thoughtful caring young man. The age difference at your age seems much larger than when you get a bit older. There are plenty of people who end up married to people with 10 or 15 years between their ages.
We all mature at different rates. I expect at some point you'll decide you want more adventure or travel, but at this stage enjoy who you are. When you're ready you'll do whatever is right for you. Good luck!
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