I'm a first year university student and a guy I met recently has started asking me out. He's a really sweet guy, but he is 22 and I'm still 17. He's 2nd year law so he's definitely smart and wouldn't take advantage or anything...but most of my friends think the age difference is still too extreme...is it?
2006-10-27 04:59:31 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I wouldn't be concerned about the age factor here. If you are mature (which I am sure you are or he wouldn't be interested) then you should be able to handle the relationship. Just keep in mind that you are at a point in your life where things are going to be changing swiftly....for both of you. Law school is very demanding and for you two to continue a relationship it is going to take a whole lot of patience and understanding. Don't ever let your friends influence the way you feel about someone. If you know he is right for you, who are they to tell you any different??? Good luck, doll!
2006-10-27 05:04:31 · answer #1 · answered by swtz69drmz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age is never important in any relationship. It's only a number and it never defines how much two people love each other. In your case your only 17 yrs old right now, your still under age at the moment, and by law he could get into trouble for being wih you until you turn 18. If your parents have no problem with him being this age then everything is fine. Remember as you get older that it doesn't matter how old a guy is.
2006-10-27 12:23:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are, your friends are jealous. If you like the guy, have a lot in common, or think there is potential there... go for it. Age differences don't really matter (unless they're taken to the extreme, come on people!) 5 years isn't bad - not at all...
As for the "he wouldnt take advantage" thing...
Dont ever trust someone right off the bat... a lot of people these days have a hidden agenda, without you ever knowing about it. Just be careful and play your cards right...
2006-10-27 12:03:28 · answer #3 · answered by llsoinlovell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the age difference is not that big, and the way a 17 year old and 22 year old GUY is not that different, still the only thing that could be a problem is that you are still a minor. But it's not that bad believe me.
2006-10-27 12:04:13 · answer #4 · answered by Sandy R 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I'm 17, and when I met my boyfriend, he had started coming to my church with his cousin who was 18. So I ASSUMED my boyfriend was his age as well. We started talking on a regular basis and he started asking me out places. We had many things in common, and we eventually expressed our interest in one another. I then found out he was in fact not 18 but 24. And, you know what? It didn't change a thing. We are still in a relationship and love each other very much. The fact that we're 7 years apart never crosses my mind. Age is just a number.
2006-10-27 12:10:00 · answer #5 · answered by G. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because he is in Law and is smart does not mean a thing though, he could also know the ins and outs of how to get away with things. Then again we don't know who this guy is, age is age, it doesn't matter the number, if it is love then go for it just take it slow and be careful.
Pete
2006-10-27 12:03:32 · answer #6 · answered by Pete J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. 5 years, 22-17 is acceptable.
2006-10-27 12:01:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I truly don't believe age matters. Four years isn't much. My best relationship was with a man 16 years younger. If he hadn't died we'd still be together today. In five years when he is 27 and you are 22 will it really be that big a deal?
2006-10-27 12:13:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I am in a relationship it an older guy that is 23 and I am 18 that’s 5 years too it don’t mean anything to me it just that we like being together. Age isn’t what matters, what matters is if you like him or not. So if you do just go for it.
2006-10-27 12:08:12 · answer #9 · answered by precious_angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
five years is really not that big of a difference - however at age 17 some people might take issue with this - go slow and maybe jsut be friends for a year and than decide. good luck ~
2006-10-27 12:07:28 · answer #10 · answered by me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋