DomDolf -> RE: Does age matter?... (8/8/2008 7:20:13 AM)
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Everyone has their comfort level. When I was younger I felt the same as you do. My experience is that when I go to munches and other lifestyle friendly events I find it's easier to get to know people and because I am well-groomed, well-mannered, well-spoken and certainly because I am willing to play in front of others and then can easily discuss my scene that I get opportunities that I would not if my only resource was a pen and paper (picture live version of this forum). In other words, you often do not get more than one chance online and you have to understand that when the resources are many and the trolls and losers and wannabes and nevergonnabes and... you get the picture, are also many it becomes easier to just blow off someone and move on. If you can represent yourself well the age becomes less important to people that are not against the age just based on the number. I have had submissives up to 14 years older than me. One in particular had issues with the age because she was worried about whether I would be attracted to her 10 years down the road, which was a valid concern. I still think she is beautiful, by the way. I was as confident as can be because I had life and lifestyle experiences that no one I knew at my age or even much older had. It was immature of me to believe that people would just see that in me and know that I was a safe bet. I had my opportunities because I did not let anything deter me and I was always prideful about anything that represented me, words (choice of and grammar), appearance, etc. If I was being blown off because of my age I chalked it up to "their loss" and moved on. As said, it all boils down to a person's comfort level and experiences whether they will be accepting of you regardless of age. Take pride in everything you do, be confident where you have earned the right to be confident and learn more in the areas that you have not. Never be cocky and remain capable of being humbled. Take the words in my signature to heart. They are very pertinent. These things, when evident, greatly increase your chances of meeting someone that will not be concerned about your age. Dolf
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