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Originally Posted by Xist
My ex-girlfriend is twenty-three. I dated some girls her age before, but they were college graduates, smarter, and more mature--a lot of good that did! 
I was not trying to date anyone that young, it just happened. To be honest, I think that early twenties should be mature enough for a relationship, some people just never grow up... The older one works as a classroom aid, but seemed to think there was something wrong with me having roommates at my age, and then I found out that she lived with her parents. |
The most mature GF I had was 18, back when I was 28. In some ways she had even more wisdom than I had. I'd say most women (and men) are pretty set in their ways by age 23.
My wife was 26 when I met her at 30, and I was 31 when we married. Found her after years of being on OKcupid.
I'm acquaintances with a nice and attractive woman who is 41 and has never been married or in a serious relationship. Well, she met a fella a few months ago and will be getting married in January. Older people that have never been married do exist too. Being single in your 30s is not uncommon these days.
I had roommates up until my wife moved in with me. I don't know how having roommates can count against you since it shows that you know how to make good financial choices and live with other people. Having roommates paid my mortgage for the 4 years I had my house prior to getting married. Having roommates for the last decade was a big part of what allowed me to buy the expensive ring, pay for the expensive wedding and honeymoon, and pay off her student loan debt.
My only advice to those that are single, or unsatisfied with their current relationship, is to become the person that deserves the person your dreams. Don't compromise by wasting time with relationships that aren't going to last. I've said it elsewhere, but I don't keep friendships with exes or women in general because it takes away time and energy that can be better spent meeting the right person. The most difficult thing I've ever done has been to break off fun relationships with beautiful women once I knew there was no future with them. They have also been the best decisions I have made.