We have been dating for 4 months. We have our own hobbies and friends, but we share a love of books, TV, and games. We talk daily, see each other 3-5 times a week, and I spend the night every Monday since we both are off on Tuesdays.

Now into my problem: I haven't had a real relationship. I have really only had a high school relationship and it was somewhat short lived. I don't have older siblings or a mom to talk to. I have friends, but they are just as experienced as I am.

My main questions are the following:

* How do I tell if this is exclusive or not? How do I bring that conversation up? I haven't been in a real relationship, so I don't know how this conversation usually goes (if it goes at all).

* I get a lot of flak for the age difference. We are both fine with it. How much of a difference does it really make? (My parents were 6 years apart, my grandparents 15, my friend is married to a man 10 years her younger... It's not weird to me, assuming both people seem to fit together.)

I know the relationship will progress naturally, but I'm so nervous about it! I really like this guy quite a bit and we never run out of things to say or do - even when it's nonsense. We both have a natural curiosity. We are both creative and adventurous and open minded. We try each other's likes and we laugh constantly. I get butterflies when I'm walking up to his door, even now months later. And he listens! He remembers and is thoughtful. We don't spend much money, but he'll pick up candy I like when he's at the store or he'll remember to make ice for me. It's little, but it's so wonderfully kind.
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I'm a 20 year old inexperienced girl dating a 29 year old guy.
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We have been dating for 4 months. We have our own hobbies and friends, but we share a love of books, TV, and games. We talk daily, see each other 3-5 times a week, and I spend the night every Monday since we both are off on Tuesdays.

Now into my problem: I haven't had a real relationship. I have really only had a high school relationship and it was somewhat short lived. I don't have older siblings or a mom to talk to. I have friends, but they are just as experienced as I am.

My main questions are the following:

* How do I tell if this is exclusive or not? How do I bring that conversation up? I haven't been in a real relationship, so I don't know how this conversation usually goes (if it goes at all).

* I get a lot of flak for the age difference. We are both fine with it. How much of a difference does it really make? (My parents were 6 years apart, my grandparents 15, my friend is married to a man 10 years her younger... It's not weird to me, assuming both people seem to fit together.)

I know the relationship will progress naturally, but I'm so nervous about it! I really like this guy quite a bit and we never run out of things to say or do - even when it's nonsense. We both have a natural curiosity. We are both creative and adventurous and open minded. We try each other's likes and we laugh constantly. I get butterflies when I'm walking up to his door, even now months later. And he listens! He remembers and is thoughtful. We don't spend much money, but he'll pick up candy I like when he's at the store or he'll remember to make ice for me. It's little, but it's so wonderfully kind.
user
I'm a 20 year old girl and dating a 29 year old guy.
assistant