I'm a relationship novice of sorts. I never really started dating until I got into college, and, even then, it still took me quite a while to find someone. I've dated two (2) girls in my lifetime and both of them have been four years away from me age-wise.

My first girlfriend, Liz, was 22 when I was 18. In other words, she was getting ready to graduate and start her life while I was only really caring about hanging out with my friends and watching Kevin Smith movies. (Not much has changed... hurm...) In other words, she was much more ready for a steady, serious relationship than I was. So, I bailed.

My current girlfriend, Sarah, is four years my junior - i.e. she's 16, I'm 20. Due to my religious beliefs, sex is not an option, so it really has not entered my mind. However, (me being the immature, fun-loving kid that I am) we have (according to my father) about the same maturity level and share a lot of common interests. We have a great time talking (which we can do for hours at a time) and hanging out. The best part is... neither of us is looking for anything but to have a good time! Granted, it's mainly a by-product of her age and my immaturity, but it works for where we are right now... [wink]

Being as new to the whole 'relationship' thing as I am, I can't honestly say what's "too old" and what's "too young". I used to say I'd never date anyone younger than my 17-year-old sister, but that didn't really work out all that well, did it? Basically, I'm not good-looking enough to turn down too many women, so I suppose, until such time, I'll have to take what I can get (and, trust me, I'm plenty lucky and happy with what I've got now [biiiig grin] )!