Age gap too much?

You would hardly have the largest age gap around, or probably even in the top half. If you guys get along, you might even find that this could be beneficial, in that the way your times in life are "arranged" you could be in prime condition for helping each other through tough spots in your lives. I think you could go for it.

I believe that the appropriate term is cougar. :)

An age difference of this much at your age isn't that big of a deal, and as each of you get older, it will become less of an issue. The only thing that you will run into, is that if this does get serious, you might find yourself at different points in your life.

For example,... you may want to have a kid in 3-4 years, but that would only make him 26 at the most, and he may not be ready until he is 35 (which would make you 44). He may really be into partying a lot, and you may grow out of that very soon. Your friends might have trouble connecting.

I am not saying it can't work, just some food for thought. Although, one great thing to consider is that you are getting into your sexual prime, and he is in his,... steamy!!! People of the same age don't have this advantage, so the relationship isn't without it's pluses.

Best of luck with whatever you choose.

When it comes to me age is not at all something to worry about if you two are happy together then let this friendship ride out alil longer...then ask him what he likes in a woman this should get him thinking why you ask him that and you should get a good reaction from this.

I'm in a similar situation to, except that I'm dating a guy who is 13 years older than I am. At first it seemed like it can't happen due to age but when you start exploring their world and realise that you are somewhat like them, age does not matter. I once read that if you put age in the situation things will not work out. It worked out for me and I'm happy.