I met a guy at my gym, and we've gone out a few times now. The crazy thing is that he just turned 22 and I am 28! I had no idea until I asked him the 2nd time we went out. He just graduated college and started working, but he is very confident and mature for his age. He was an athlete in college and he's very active, and to top it off he is very tall and gorgeous. So, I got a bit irritated when he was telling me some stories as we went hiking on our 3rd date. We're both working in corporate america, and I'm pretty senior in my field, which he has expressed he's admired. So anyhow, he told me he was visiting some of the different branches and the women there said why are you working here--you should be model. First of all, why in the world did he need to tell me that? Obviously, I think he gets complemented a lot and may be used to the attention. I wasn't really impressed with that comment albeit I didn't have any negative reaction, but apparently he thought the story was so funny he had to tell me. I on the other hand, don't like to brag, although I am used to complements as well. Just haven't gotten one from him yet, physical that is (we mostly see each other in our gym clothes.) All in all, he is an A type personality just like me, we have great conversations, and we have fun with each other. But the ego thing is bothering me a bit. How should I approach a guy that knows he's hot and gets a lot of attention, and also has a stroked ego for going out with an older woman?

Stay confident. Confidence is way more becoming then a pretty face. He's lucky to have a woman like you. Him being a 22 year old egotistical zoolander wannabe baby and all. In corporate america his good looks will only get him so far. He may have just needed to tell you that to make himself look good. He may feel a little insecure. Get to know him better. His immaturity should reveal itself in no time, but hopefully it doesn't. Hopefully he'll drop the conceitedness and start being genuine. He's probably just afraid of what someone like you would think of him. Trust me he felt stupid after he told you what those women said. Lots of attractive people deep down inside are insecure and sometimes feel the need to remind themselves they look good.

If you don't like him and his ego, you don't have to continue going out with him. This is the phase in dating where it's easy to get out. He may just be playing himself up to "sell" you on him. Next time, maybe respond by saying something like, "Ya know, you don't have to sell yourself to me, I already like you!" Make a little joke out of it to lighten the mood.

He seems like he is full of himself and might be looking for you to stroke his ego as well. The question is how long are you going deal with it because sooner or later it's going get more on your nerves.

Also, does he even inquire about your life?

Many times bravado and cockiness are symptoms of low self esteem.If he has to brag about himself,he needs assurances.
True confidence does not need to boast,it just is.

Your relationship may be one of him always trying to *one up* you.
I would approach this relationship with caution.I see drama waiting to happen.

My philosophy is that most people are well aware of - and annoyed by - the attributes in the people they are dating the ultimately end up ending the relationship - very early on. This guy wants you to know how good looking other women find him to be so that you know that he can get other girls. It irritates you because it's kind of a controlling and preening thing to say, in that he's kind of trying to knock your confidence by letting you know of the competition and what quality goods he is.

I'd say, keep looking - this one's a frog, the prince is still waiting.

My philosophy is that most people are well aware of - and annoyed by - the attributes in the people they are dating the ultimately end up ending the relationship - very early on.

I am not sure I understand this.Can you elaborate because I do not believe people are annoyed by the attributes of others.
I think people glory in other peoples success and happiness.
I am open for more discussion :)