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There's this girl that I think is cute and I would like to get to know her and potentially date her. She seems like a cool girl. I'm just not sure if I should based purely on age. Our birthdays are about a week from each other (mine comes first). She's turning 19 and I'm turning 23. I just don't know if I should pursue her. I want to get married in the next 2-3 years. I'm not looking to date just to date or mess around. She's only gonna be 21 at that time and probably still gonna be in college while I'll be 25 so I don't even know how she or her parents would feel about marriage at that age. What's your guys opinions on this? I don't want to date for a little bit and then break up and start over again. I want to have kids by the time I'm 27. I'm a very much family oriented guy and love kids. I know some of you might say I'm thinking too far ahead but these are things I think about. Like I said I have zero interest in just dating to date or messing around. I want to get married and have a family so when it comes to a girl, there's a lot of qualities and things I consider before going ahead with that decision to commit to something with her based on those reasons. I'll be posting a poll but I'd appreciate some legit reason for why I should or why I shouldn't pursue her.

So, I asked a question recently about should I give up already before it starts.

Link: https://www.girlsaskguys.com/dating/q1689174-should-i-give-up-already-before-it-starts

I basically just completely explain how my best friend has a better chance then I do without knowing I show my lack of confidence. I really do have low self esteem problem even though I stand up for myself. But, the question was based on appearance. I decide to make it about personality and I'm going to list every single personality that we both have, and some maybe surprised who's going to come up top.

First, I'm going to list "Rebecca's personality". Somewhat quiet, friendly, kind at times, can be a little bit mean, can be intimidatiing to some of her lovers, highly intelligent, cool, dedicated in cheerleading and school, and introverted/extroverted.

Second, I'm going to list my personality and not going to exaggerate. I can be a lone wolf, rarely jealous, highly intelligent, quiet at times, a pushover, can be popular for a day, dress street wise and currently, can be arrogant for a short period of time, friendly, easy to get along with, average, shy, smart mouthed, witty, and I really doing like attention drawn to me on purpose.

And finally, I'm going to list "Manny's personality". Athletic, friendly, competitive with me, confident, quiet, show off, can be a jerk towards me at times, thinking popular is the key of surviving HS, instigator, can lie, highly intelligent, fight back whenever push around, not a very easy target, can be intimidating to some, cold hearted at times, and talks a bit freaky (how he says it).

Now, who has the upperhand? Me or Manny? Explain your reasoning.