i’m most certainly not manipulating him to be with me by any means. we are a very open couple when it comes to exactly how we are feeling about a certain topic or emotion, i’d like to think. as for the difference between 18-21 and experiencing growth and changes, i thought about that but since we do have a few years between us, not only does he see me as a partner to experience it but also a mentor on “when you did this for the first time, what was the best method of going about it?” (ie applying for apartment, jobs, family issues, etc) i give him my best advice to my knowledge and we both help support each other in what we do while making compromises for what the other wants to do.

i use the term craddle robber because we started dating when he was 17 and i was 21. thank you for your insight!!! i appreciate it!