[Fasterthanyou]

Even if you get "rejected" it isn't bad. At least it's out of your mind.
I've had a huge crush on the girl next door to me since 1st grade. We were friends all through elementary school then she started to hang out with other people as did I. Highschool came quick and I was dating people from other schools, she was dating some older guy, needless to say, I finally confesed my love for her just to get it off my back. It didn't work out but I was ten times happier that she knew. If anything, I bet I made her day even if she didn't like me the same. That's what my friend always tells himself..., "I bet I made her day." and it's so true. We (girls and guys) exchange confidence through flirting, frustrating, but rewarding. Also what goes around comes around, trust me, just flirt and you may be suprised to get some back.
About the age thing, it doesn't matter so long as both of the individules see each other as something OTHER than a guide to life. Too often girls will date an older guy thinking he's going to show her experienced relationships... doesn't work that way folks. You can could find a person that's 20 years older than you and they're so imature it makes you're kid brother/sister look smart. Some people mature faster than others and never go into a relationship that you think of yourself as less worthy. That'll either piss the other person off or leave you broke and tired from giving so much with little return.
Okay, preacher mode off, turning colar around... sitting in for bachelor number 1. "if you were an animal which would you be and why?", I'd be a...... hehe.