Quote Originally Posted by DowntownAmber View Post
Tojo and Russell: I do agree that such an age difference does present its difficulties. For a brief time I was involved with a man 29 years my senior and although we had deep affection for each other none of us even bothered to pretend it could be a long term relationship.

I did want to add, however, that it falls just as much to the sub to have to recognize this as it does to the Dom. Master and I are split by 17 years and we have had the "age does work its wonders" conversation (as Sir Russell puts it). In all honesty, this will affect me more than it does Him as the years go by and I have had to put considerable thought into how I will handle this and how it will affect any children we may have. In the end, it is my love and my heart and I will give it to whom I choose and I have chosen to gift it to J-Go in exchange for His love and care as long as He is willing and able to provide it.

I am thankful every day He chose to know me instead of passing me over because of my age.
Amber, i've no idea how old you are and truly it matters not, you're an intelligent gurl and that is clearly evident in all your posts, you show an insight and maturity that is refreshing

i agree that the sub needs to accept responsibility in it as well but some younger ones wouldn't, and couldn't, even begin to know what that is and if they are sub relying on a Master, the chances of them really knowing without experiencing is even less - in that light, i have to agree more with Sir Russell in that the older, more experienced, Dominant needs to tread very carefully here and take the responsibility seriously in how he may affect and/or damage a young one.