He treats me like a child all the time

I am a 23-year old and have been having serious problems with my boyfriend for a year now. He is almost seven years older than me, and constantly treats me like a child. I do very well in college and have a more promising career before me, but he acts as if my accomplishments mean nothing because he has already graduated and is working at a big firm. I don’t say anything because I feel as if I have to match what he does before he will start to take me seriously, but this makes me feel less self-confident than I should. I know he loves me so I don’t doubt his feelings, but I want to change this equation we have and can’t because of the difference in age. If it will always be like this, maybe I should date someone my own age. What do I do?
Age doesn’t mean anything if two partners treat each other with respect. A great relationship is one where partners support each other and rise together, not one where one has to feel inferior to the other. A lack of self-confidence is not a good sign, because it implies that this is someone who likes the upper hand. It is not a sign of maturity or respect, and no difference in age can justify that kind of behaviour. I suggest you start being more vocal about how you feel and how you expect him to treat you. If he doesn’t change, it means he won’t, and you should think about whether you deserve someone better.

What can I do to make my relationship with my girlfriend easier to handle? She has a short temper, so we constantly fight about the smallest things. I love her a lot, but her anger will push me away someday and I don’t want that to happen.
Try and talk about the root of that anger, because it probably isn’t you or your relationship. Being supportive can do a world of good, if you listen.