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Letter of the Day

Dear Buster:

I currently have a strange problem. I'm 17-years old but I don't really "feel" 17.  I don't hang out with any people of my age and the only girls I seem to be attracted to are mature, intellectual girls of the age 21+. I get asked out by some girls of my age multiple times but I don't feel the attraction. Is this normal?  What can I do about it? Should I just wait until I'm older?

Signed,

Rick

Dear Rick:

OK.  Wait a minute. I've got to stop laughing first. "Mature, intellectual girls of the age 21+"? OK. If you say so. There's nothing abnormal about feeling more mature than your age, or having an attraction to more mature women. Young girls are all about drama, and the older they get - typically the less drama. My first girlfriend was over twenty years older than me, so I've been in your boat. I recommend going out with ALL girls, young and old. Not all young girls are immature, and you might find one that you like. Maturity kind of levels out around the age of 30 or so, but I don't think it would be much fun to wait until then. Being seventeen is about having fun - not looking for a long-term relationship. Not every girl you date is going to be your "dream woman", but she doesn't have to be either. When the time comes and you meet the right girl (regardless of her age), you'll know it. Just relax and date them all. The one you skip over because she's only 17, may be the girl that is JUST like you.

Signed,

Buster
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