Age Differences
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I agree with most that age means nother after you hit your senior year of highschool or are done highschool. Before then around here we have the rule of thumb that the party who is older shouldnt go for any younger than their age divided in 1/2, plus 7. So if the older party is 16 they shouldnt be dating younger than 16/2=8+7=15 or 18/2=9+7=16. Of course this is just rule of thumb though and not everyone goes by it.
My first boyfriend was the same age as me but in maturity he was still 16 but me having grown up with mainly my brother and his friends and other adults (as opposed to my own friends) my maturity level was that of an early 20 year olds. He loved it, I hated it. My current boyfriend is 6 years older than me and we couldnt be happier with eachother! We''re both madly in love and get along great as we share many of the same opinions views and dreams.
My first boyfriend was the same age as me but in maturity he was still 16 but me having grown up with mainly my brother and his friends and other adults (as opposed to my own friends) my maturity level was that of an early 20 year olds. He loved it, I hated it. My current boyfriend is 6 years older than me and we couldnt be happier with eachother! We''re both madly in love and get along great as we share many of the same opinions views and dreams.
Ya, underage age gap is a whole different thread!!
My husband is 4 years younger than me. Now if I just graduated HS going out with a HS freshman people would say OMG (I would say it too) But like Zoom said (I believe it was Zoom) after you are 19-20 it is a different thing entirely!
We couldn't be happier!
My husband is 4 years younger than me. Now if I just graduated HS going out with a HS freshman people would say OMG (I would say it too) But like Zoom said (I believe it was Zoom) after you are 19-20 it is a different thing entirely!
We couldn't be happier!
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I agree with most everything that has been said here. Between adults, I'm not all that worried about age. But, when it comes to people that are underage, I think there just isn't that much reality in "love knows no age" when applied to this age group. I actually have a friend that is 17 years old that has been seeing a 40+ year old man, who she met baby sitting his ex wife's kids!, since she was 16. She's now on house arrest, she's been in jail, she's ran away from home.. TWICE with him. Now THAT is wrong.
When it comes to younger people, I think you should stick right around your age group. If you are 18, I could only HOPE that someone 14 would not have the same interests as you.. if so, perhaps that 18 year old might have a lot of growing up to do. That, or the 14 year old just needs time to grow up and experience life more.
With that said.. I actually do know a senior/freshman couple that seem to be doing things right.. I don't necessarily agree with it, think it is a bit odd.. but, I guess there's exceptions to every rule or guideline. I do not know them or their relationship all that well, and I can't really judge accurately.. but they do seem to be doing okay despite the age gap. Or maybe they aren't an exception at all.. just good actors. *scratches chin*
Okay, now I'm tired and have exhausted the rest of my brain use tonight.
When it comes to younger people, I think you should stick right around your age group. If you are 18, I could only HOPE that someone 14 would not have the same interests as you.. if so, perhaps that 18 year old might have a lot of growing up to do. That, or the 14 year old just needs time to grow up and experience life more.
With that said.. I actually do know a senior/freshman couple that seem to be doing things right.. I don't necessarily agree with it, think it is a bit odd.. but, I guess there's exceptions to every rule or guideline. I do not know them or their relationship all that well, and I can't really judge accurately.. but they do seem to be doing okay despite the age gap. Or maybe they aren't an exception at all.. just good actors. *scratches chin*
Okay, now I'm tired and have exhausted the rest of my brain use tonight.
I completely agree... I think that after the age of 18-20, then whatever... you are both consenting adults.
I'm almost 2 years older than my fiancee, by the way as well
My best friend in highschool lost her virginity when she was 17 to a 30-something year old man. He went to prom with her and everything... he told her he loved her, and then left her after he got her. I think it's so... nasty... when older men will go out with highschool aged girls (and vice versa).
I'm almost 2 years older than my fiancee, by the way as well
My best friend in highschool lost her virginity when she was 17 to a 30-something year old man. He went to prom with her and everything... he told her he loved her, and then left her after he got her. I think it's so... nasty... when older men will go out with highschool aged girls (and vice versa).
i was in a relationship for 5 years with a guy almost 30 years my senior, but i was 20 when i first got involved with him. we're still friends. he's a good guy, he's the smartest person i know, and he's a tremendous person, but he's absolutely married to his job and i couldn't (and wouldn't) deal with that.
the idea of adults "dating" kids gives me the heebie jeebies in a big way.
the idea of adults "dating" kids gives me the heebie jeebies in a big way.
I don't know... I was with a person 6 years older than me, when I was 16.
We were together nearly 4 years, and it was fine. If anything, it was pretty boring
It's hard to put an age on things... I know I was able to associate with people older than me at 16, but I know other 16 year olds who are still very much children.
It's all individual.
We were together nearly 4 years, and it was fine. If anything, it was pretty boring
It's hard to put an age on things... I know I was able to associate with people older than me at 16, but I know other 16 year olds who are still very much children.
It's all individual.