I really could use some advice on this one.

[Mike_2005]

Hi, I'm confronted with a situation in which I am not quiet sure what to think. I could really use some advice on this one.

Ill explain first: I met a girl via internet. She's not from my country, but she lives several countries away from me. We know each other now for about a month and speak each other via internet (webcam) regulary. I really like her. She's the first person I have really fallen in love with. There's a real 'click' between us. She really likes me too. We have promised each other that we are going to visit one another sometime this year. What we have going on, I would not give up for anything. The distance between us is not something I am worried about.
But here's something I am not sure about. I am currently 26. She is 22. There's an age gab of 4 years. Although it doens't sound much....I am not sure what to think of it. I myself don't think it's much of a problem, it's just that I am not sure about what my family and friends will think of it when I tell them. Should I be worried about this?

If possible, I would like to hear some of your thoughts about what you think about this situation. Should I be worried about the age difference? Can you give me some advice?

If I should not be worried about this...it would give me a boost in my confindence and I will do everything I can to make this work. I will tell my family and friends and catch an airpane much sooner. Please let me know what your thoughts are on this. This is the one and only thing thats nagging at me, even though it might not be much of a problem. I really need to hear some thoughts and advice on this....

[Stillits]

I don't think 4 years is a big age gap at that age. It shouldn't really be a problem. Except maybe for expectations to the relationship and where you both are in your life, but that is for the two of you to find out. Go for it =)

[devonbrown]

In general, the older you get, the less the age gap matters. What makes age gaps a big deal is the fact that two people have different life experiences and life expectations at different ages and making those things work in conjunction is sometimes very difficult. 26 and 22 might not be a big deal or it may be a big deal. In the US, most 22 year olds are just getting out of college and into the "real world" and do not really know what they want in life. At 26, most people have been in the working world for a while and know where they want their career to go and where all other pieces "fit" into their lives. However, that is definitely not everyone. And without more knowledge about your situation and her situation, (other than being long distance), I can't really say if the age difference is a big deal or not.
Just keep in mind that as long as both parties are legal, it is not as much about the age difference as it about the life experience difference.

Good luck.

[Mike_2005]

Thank you both for your advice on this! It's really helping.
It's the difference in life experience is something I have to find out.
Thank you again