As others have already pointed out, this is projection at its finest. But to feel fine a little bit more, obviously there has been some connection between the 2 of you to be in a long term relationship, however, this is a sure sign it's coming to an end.
There's a solid chance you're both at very different points of life. She is at an age where settling down, slowing down and seeing younger people enjoying themselves really kicks in. At 30+ thoughts of “back in my day”, and, “I remember when.. ” start to irk their way in. The same thoughts that in your 40's you ultimately just accept. But in your 30's you're still fighting the fact that you're getting older. Fundamentally, there is nothing wrong with these thoughts, but as someone dating someone who still has the chance to live! it, resentment and the aforementioned projection kicks in.
It may not even be a conscious thing from your partner, but in her mind, she's committed to you and it's “time for you to grow up” if the relationship is going to continue to work.
Realistically of course, you're still young and still have every right to on-line the experiences of a 22yo just like she did 10 years ago. Go and online them, one day you'll go through similar stages in life, hopefully with someone closer to your age at the time where you can both start to reminisce together.
The old saying “age is just a number” couldn't be more wrong. Age is a stage of life, and sometimes we're just at different stages.
INFO: Can you elaborate on exactly what prompted you to start paying all their expenses after 2 months of casual dating?
As others have already pointed out, this is projection at its finest. But to feel fine a little bit more, obviously there has been some connection between the 2 of you to be in a long term relationship, however, this is a sure sign it's coming to an end.
There's a solid chance you're both at very different points of life. She is at an age where settling down, slowing down and seeing younger people enjoying themselves really kicks in. At 30+ thoughts of “back in my day”, and, “I remember when.. ” start to irk their way in. The same thoughts that in your 40's you ultimately just accept. But in your 30's you're still fighting the fact that you're getting older. Fundamentally, there is nothing wrong with these thoughts, but as someone dating someone who still has the chance to live! it, resentment and the aforementioned projection kicks in.
It may not even be a conscious thing from your partner, but in her mind, she's committed to you and it's “time for you to grow up” if the relationship is going to continue to work.
Realistically of course, you're still young and still have every right to on-line the experiences of a 22yo just like she did 10 years ago. Go and online them, one day you'll go through similar stages in life, hopefully with someone closer to your age at the time where you can both start to reminisce together.
The old saying “age is just a number” couldn't be more wrong. Age is a stage of life, and sometimes we're just at different stages.