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Duo Maxwell · Local time: Feb 22, 2008, 11:46 AM

For the past 8 months I've been dating someone who is 10 years older than I am. I didn't know this until we'd been dating for awhile. Even knowing the age difference it still feels natural. I'm only 23, she's 33 (34 at the end of march). I think that it's quite possible that you find someone younger, even considerably younger, who has qualities that are enduring and that has maybe matured past the stages of insecurity you speak of.

When I think about it, it's really no wonder she and I get along, aside from both having unusual childhood experiences, we both have similar goals, responsibilities in our daily lives and interests. She owns her own business and still goes to school, I'm in the process erecting a corporate shell in order to legitimize the business I've started ( I hope to be done with this once I am discharged from the military) and I plan on returning to college with a renewed vigor.

I guess what I'm saying is that you can't always assume that because of someone's age they will lack the same experience and maturity that you've gained in a slightly longer period of time. Then again, the early thirties age group seems to be the best dating pool around, when it comes to single women.

Also, you might be surprised, some women seem to keep up their appearances very nicely. I honestly couldn't tell my girlfriend was the age she is, even after dating her for several weeks. That is, until she started reminiscing about her "college days" and mentioned going to see The Cars live several times, at a time when I would've been just barely school aged.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Duo Maxwell · Local time: Jul 16, 2008, 04:15 AM

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Do you think that if either of you had been aware of the 10 year age difference before dating, would it have hindered things at all?

Probably not. It's hard to answer that question. Even knowing now, it really doesn't make things that awkward, because I don't notice the difference.

Actually, I think the only thing about the relationship that btohers me is that she's "religious." I don't know if that's even the word to use.

Wow, this reply is like 5 months late.

There's nowhere I can't reach.