Brandon and I are 25 yrs age differance, and we do not see it like that, age is just a number. I live in Portland, OR, he is in San Bernardino, CA, 1000 miles apart! It is very difficult, but I had the opportuntity to go see him this week! It was great! But other wise we do talk all most every day, we use skype, and we both have webcams! That helps alot when we miss each other, at least we can see and hear each other.
It does not sounds like an age issue to me as well. . . might discuss with him, if he is to busy now, how will it be when your together?
I wish you all the best, and hope it works out for you both!!