Can you have true love at the age of 16?

Question

you all assume that i'm 16, and if you can, can you please tell me why?

and i just want an answer, i know how to run my life

Answer 1

Sure, you can think you have true love at 16 or 25 or 43 or 61. What matters is if the other person feels the same way and if you can turn those feelings into something that lasts. That's where 16 year olds may struggle as they have not developed enough emotional maturity to turn those feelings into something lasting. It's a common experience not a law, so only time will tell if you have it or not.

Answer 2

Absolutely a person can have true love at 16, even younger. I was 12 when I found mine, so 16 is not unreasonable. In truth, it has been stated by sociologists, educators, psychologists, physiologists that those at younger ages (13) are far more developed intellectually, emotionally, psychologically and psyiologically than those of 21 were only a century ago and are far more capable of functioning than those 21 year old were. Taht being the case it is far more like that someone at 16 or even youngetr caould find true love. Add to that the fact that at 16 a person ahsn't had the sort of disappointments that make people question the existance of true love, or even love in general, it is more likely that they will recognize it when it comes along. I say let it happen, let it run its course, and support it in whatever form it takes. Love should NEVER be discouraged it is the most important thing in a persons life and without it, there is no life.

Answer 3

And how would you differ it from say, infatuation? What life experiences would you base that on in view of the limited age and experiences? Does a 16 year old (or that particular one) have the maturity (according to those around that teenager) and sense of responsibility and education? It would be extremely difficult to say "yes" although one never knows when one is going to find an exception to the rule (and then, again, exceptions do NOT make the rule). I would rather reserve my opinion until I knew the particular teenager. 16 years? I am NOT saying it is impossible but I am saying that it is very unlikely since I've never heard a teenager say, "I'm ignorant" but I HAVE heard many 30 year old say, "I was so ignorant back when I was 16." You must understand that this is a most difficult stage for the individual because of all the hormones that are running rampant and the individual is trying to find his/her own identity... it is a most difficult period in one's life, a lot of confusion, doubts and desires to belong and be accepted, the urge to prove their worthiness... etc. It is not exactly the right time to be making decisions that can well affect the rest of their lives, is it? How can anyone with such limited life experiences really tell, at that age, whether one's feelings are true love, lust or infatuation when they still have so much still to learn?

Answer 4

At 16 you haven't experienced a lot yet, so you can't be sure if it's true love. It could be, but it's rare. And the other person may take advantage of you...they might not feel the same way you do. So you should be careful. Don't make decisions you'll regret. You're still only 16.

But you can enjoy a relationship, of course. Somewhere down the road, you will realise if it really is or isn't true love.

Answer 5

I believe it's possible but it's difficult to tell true love because at that age your emotions are so much more extreme, plus you don't have the life experience or maturity to distinguish real love from a crush, infatuation, lust etc.

But I believe that you could find your true love at any age (from 16 to 96). The important thing is to still wait until you're older to do anything permanent about it (such as getting married etc.) If it's real love, it will last. & if it isn't, at least you didn't jump into things too quickly...

Answer 6

True love is more than sexual attraction. It cares for the well being of the other. That can happen at any age and should last a very long time ever if the relationship is short term. if not a life time because the caring is real for the comfort, life and well being of the other.

Answer 7

Doubtful....maybe by 30 or 40 you'll know what you're looking for, and at least by 50. Of course, everyones different. But 16 seems like a baby to me, what with all the fish in the sea.

Answer 8

Yes! Actually true love is found when we are the youngest. We don't have many acquired beliefs and are unbiased. Also, we are healthy, and not financially responsible. What a great combination! The natural attraction between two young people is enough to stimulate "love" (which is re-defined later in life).

Answer 9

Can you have 16 year old love at age sixteen? Ageism. False love? Do you think sixteen year olds are all frauds?

If they were to look to the end of life, perhaps then THEY would know.

Stage One Oral-Sensory: from birth to one, trust vs. mistrust, feeding;

Stage Two Muscular-Anal: 1-3 years, autonomy vs.doubt, toilet training;

Stage Three Locomotor: 3-6 years, initiative vs.inadequacy, independence;

Stage Four Latency: 6-12 years, industry vs.inferiority, school;

Stage Five Adolescence: 12-18 years, identity vs.confusion, peer relationships;

Stage Six Young Adulthood: 18-40 years, intimacy vs.isolation, love relationships;

Stage Seven Middle Adulthood: 40-65 years, generativity vs.stagnation, parenting;

Stage Eight Maturity: 65 years until death, integrity vs.despair, acceptance of one's life.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erick_Erickson

Answer 10

No. What may feel like true love is infatuation. It will go away within a few weeks or months. You both are too young and have alot of changing to do.