Am i too young?

[Oz]

If you're going to ignore the opinions of experience, you'll be stuck in the friend zone forever.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ladder_theory

[Mason_R1]

You gotta bust that shit open and get out of your own head. I've met every girl that I've dated by accident. Just let life happen. You're 18! Go to a strip club with your boys or something! Or play D & D, whatever you're into...ha!

[mike@af]

I'm 19, and have been dating a 24 y/o for the better part of 9 months. Maturity of both parts has to do with it. So it can work. It just depends how much you two have in common. That means interest, and dating mentality/maturity. It also depends on how she see's you, as in what age she see's you. When I first met the girl I am dating, she thought I was a lot older.

Granted now, we did have to deal with the age difference causing an issue amongst friends for a couple months. But if you're willing to go through it, and know how to go through it, its worth it.

But after reading your posts...she doesnt sound too interested, maybe a little bit curious, but dont get your hopes up too much.

[72chevelleOhio]

Originally Posted by Damien

Here's a life lesson. Don't get involved with people you work with

very good advice! even if things are great between you two, co-workers talk, and start rumors.

[Knifeblade]

Go easy, she likely knows guys better than you know gals. Age, meh, I've dated and been with both older and younger than I by a "margin" at times.

Be nice, keep recognizing her, sort of always say "Hi" or nod at her with a sincere smile. Like you are always glad to see her, no matter what. Gals dig that, they are self-absorbed at times, they like attention or is it "attendance"?

[naruto]

Hey guys, Firstly i just want to let you guys know i appreciate all the words that were said.

Secondly, the relationship between us gotten better. We text message each other a lot, we glance at each other with a little smile at work, and lastly i took her out today. We didn't do much, i took her to a mall that she has never been too before. It was awkward as it was my first time ever taking a girl out before but i think it went quite well. There were a few awkward silences but i did my best to get to know her more and the more i got to know the more interested i got.

Thirdly, I am happy that i got to take her out or at least spend time with her before my trip overseas.

Once again guys i appreciate and thank you for your words.

[knorwj]

Sometimes it has nothing to do with maturity. Sometimes a girl just has it in her head that it won't work because of age and doesn't give it a chance.

When I was 18 a friend tried setting me up with another of her friends. We all went out for a night and had a good time, I talked to the girl for awhile and things seemed to be going well until later in the night she asked how old I was... I said 18 and she said "oh I'm 22". Well after that the convo seemed a little forced and I got the idea. Whatever.

Funny thing is though 5 or 6 years later we ran into each other again at a reunioun type thing and really hit it off, wound up dating for a few months, even though I was 24 and she was 27 at that point.

I think age difference plays less of a role as you get older. Either that or she was 27 and had nobody so she lowered her age standards

[Damien]

^Sounds more like the latter.

Good to hear Naruto. Just had to give it time and never rush into things. It's best to either play hard to get or give it time.

[naruto]

well I'm back from my holiday and happy to say things are still good, we kept in touch while i was away via e-mail and yeah she seemed to be more comfortable in what she says so hopefully I'm getting somewhere.

Also i just started work today. I told everyone i was leaving for good as I'm still a casual and that by the time i get back from my holiday my contract would be finished.

She saw me this morning and got a big surprise, her reaction was to rush into the factory. Haha

I also got got her a little gift from Tokyo Disneyland and a shirt from Hong Kong.

I hope to take her out soon but sad to say I'm pretty much dead broke.

So guys and gals thought i'd update u and once again your words are appreciated.

Thanks

Bryan