I want to tell him so bad

Well, I wrote him a letter and he didn't really say anything.
I think he's just afraid that I'll end up like his ex's, and I don't want to be like his ex's. I want to be the one who stands by his side through anything. And he should know that cuz I told him in the letter.

Thanks for the letter idea.

Well first you need to tell your friends that as long as your happy they should leave it be and stop complaining about it. two if its cuz of them that you dont know how to explain it, maybe rethink it cuz maybe you cant express it cuz your just not sure yet. i mean you said hes over 20??by how much and what do your parents have to say about that??

I'd try writing him a letter explaining how you feel, then give it to him.

And I would sit your friends down and tell them how you feel about him and explain that he makes you happy.

Or if you are in the same situation and can't tell them how you feel, write them a letter as well.

^ I like the letter idea. Explain to him how you feel about him, and make sure he knows that's regardless of what your friends say [provided that's a factor].

The letter is a great idea, you can get all your ideas out with out interuption and you can take as long as you need to get it down right.

1) Why are you dating someone over the age of 20; how do you even know him?

2)PDA is a PUBLIC display of affection, so holding your hand or kissing you when you're alone is different.

and
3)Braging is talking about something that's better than something else, not nagging.

Okay, now the actual response:
There's no magical way to make situations less nerve racking. Do it or don't. The end.

All the above points are good.
also i always like to consider both sides.
1.does your friends have any good reasons for making those negative comments about him or are they just being difficult...meaning can they see bad qualities in him that you can't, because you're blinded by youur feeling??
2. don't make a big deal about getting your feelings out. when the time is right it'll happen.
3. in your last paragraph you said u want 2 tell him so bad how much u feel and u'd do anything to be with him,... if he's over 20 as u said, depending on the type of guy he is, for a guy if he's not ready to here things like that, that can push him away if you come on as being too clingy.
So saying that u'd do anything to be with him, is letting him know he has all the power over you, he's alot older than u are so try explaining ur feelings for him in mature way.....if you undestand what i mean...
best of luck!

I agree completley with megan. What??? 16 and someone over the age of 20? I can imagine that would be awkward for your friends. See if I told someone I was dating someone over the age of 20, i'm thinking they would think I was either desperate or trash. See thats what I think of someone when they tell me that they are dating a 21-26 year old. Not trying to be judgmental but really. Take some time to think about it. Is he really the best you could do?? Sorry girl but can't you find someone your own age??

The reason they don't like him is because he's a farmer and a country boy.

If you like him just tell him! Simple as that.

And who cares what your friends think. Are they going out with him?!? NO...YOU are.

Go after what you want, don't let others stop you.