i'm the youngest--and the other two are brothers 10 years older than i am. I think that's what kinda pushed me into pursuing friendships [and, well..you know] with older guys. School and high school were pure hell so no, i never made friends there. The people I'm close to range from 20somethings to mid-30s. Not that i have a problem with anybody, it's just that whether i like it or not when a person hears my age [almost 19], they just won't take me as seriously as they ought to--i think you know the drill.
Several shrinks later, i don't care. *giggles* I get along with those worth my time and effort, regardless of their ages.