Why is age so important to girls?

Y'see, I am so in love with this one sag girl. I'm a taurus, and Yes I know we probably aren't meant to be, but I'm not your typical taurus. Anyways, I'm a sophmore and this girl happens to be a junior. I'm really mature for 16 years old. And I've always looked at the girls a little older than me because I feel we are on the same page. Girls my age or younger just don't do it for me and I can't change that either... I've tried. I feel major electricity when I am in this girls presence, let alone talking to her. A girl I know is sort of friends with her in class and told me that she said she doesn't go for the sophmores. Why is age so important to girls? Does anyone think I will have a better chance next year when I get a car or somethin'? I am very confused. As you can see in my little story, I'm very mixed up by this. Any help would be appreciated.
thanks a lot

Depending on where you live, from my personal experience, age is important just for practicality. Driving is a big thing, and I've heard a lot about guys AND girls not dating until they can drive- people I know too. I've only just started getting involved with girls and I'm 17 and been driving for months on my own.

Now, the other biggie is status. Unless you're super hot and all that with a bag of doritos, she's only gonna want to be interested in you as friends. HOWEVER- that's a place to start. Get to know her, if she lets you hang out with her then do that and tell us all how things are going in 2 weeks. If she doesn't let you hang out with her and her friends, then she's an arrogant snob- and I've gone after a couple of them myself- and you should just move on. Lastly, I've learned that you just gotta go with the flow- my Sag best friend taught me that. This girl, for all you think right now, might NOT be the one for you. But good luck anyway, and happy hunting! hehehe =)

First, you're in high school--nothing wrong with that at all--it's just that some girls have a high school mentality. It sounds like this girl does. She's probably concerned about her popularity (if she has it), rep and concerned about what her friends will say about her.. It's all nonsense, but, if she said that she doesn't go for sophmores, then you're out of luck dear friend. You will find someone better than her. Trust me. There's also the direct approach--YOU approach her and ask her out. BUT, do it when she's ALONE--NOT when she's with her friends.

My advice to you is don't change. Changing won't do anything for you,take it from me I've been there. You'll just have to work on her and maybe,just maybe she'll change her mind about this age thing.-Alexis-

It's not important believe me. I'm currently involved w/someone 13 yrs. my junior. It's just the way it is for you because YOU ARE IN H.S. Sad but true. Once out of that "prison" it will be different. Try to remain her friend if at all possible. Girls in HS have an image to uphold and they would never be caught w/anyone "below them in grade while in high school". It's more sophiscated to let someone know that you're going out w a "Sr." than "Jr." per se. It's shallow but true. But it all disappears after GRADUATION DAY!