Lets say that you are twenty years old (and a guy) would you date a sixteen year old girl?
2006-10-30 05:18:07 · 42 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I would be careful about dating a sixteen year old. First, I'd check the state laws. Then, I'd ask her father or mother's permission. Or both.
Then I'd court her in a traditional way, slowly. I'd let her make up her mind, and make sure she knows what she wants.
Then I'd sweep her off her feet.
2006-10-30 05:20:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's a sociological thing. people are more willing to accept an older women with a younger man. There is something about a young man dating an older one that makes us want to cheer on the younger guy. south park addressed the issue, a 20/20 episode on the age of consent did the same thing. Bottom line in between Van Halen's song "hot for teacher" and ABC's new series Cougar town. It's becoming a norm. PS. I'm the younger guy in a relationship. we starting when i was 17 and she was 18. I'm now 18.
2016-03-28 01:45:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at the ages you mention. When over 18, I wouldn't date anyone younger than 18.
As people get older, age differences become less of an issue, as long as both of them are adults and have enough life experience to make their own decisions. Our society recognizes that teenagers rarely have enough experience to make good decisions on their own, which is why relationships between and "adult" and a teen are generally frowned upon. I'd have no problem with a 45-year-old dating a 25-year-old, they're both adults. But when a 20-year-old dates a 16-year-old, one is an adult and the other isn't, and the younger one (male OR female) can be easily taken advantage of and manipulated by the older one.
2006-10-30 05:23:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Twenty and date a sixteen year old girl? No. Twenty four and date a twenty year old? Yes. Sounds a little hypocritical but think about it. A sixteen year old has not yet been out on their own. Lived, paid rent, been totally responsibe for their own well being. By twenty, you have most likely experience those things as well as a host of other situations that have given you a different perspective on life.
2006-10-30 05:22:31 · answer #4 · answered by troythom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The dynamics to this question are complicated... firstly there really is only 4 years separating the two ages..and if the guy was 24 and the girl 20 this relationship would be socially accepted...however a 20something old guy dating a 16 year old would not only be socially unacceptable but in the eyes of the guys friends mad make him an outcast.
I am sure that there are many reasons why this thinking is wrong...but hell that's the way it is..and we as individuals are unable to change the social consciousness of a nation.
2006-10-30 05:23:51 · answer #5 · answered by Cesar G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am female but I can answer this question from knowing a few guys :-) The answer would be yes in some cases. I believe this is also true if the roles where reversed. Its just not heard of as often. Its not about age, its about the level of communication between the sexes. However in the age groups your mentioning I would advice the girl to be very careful, older may seem better but the experience of the older one also gives them an upper hand in experiences that get them what they want and not necessarily what you want in a relationship.
2006-10-30 05:26:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a guy, but that is agains the law and he could go to jail and would have to register as a sex offender in most states. It would ruin the rest of his life. I would hope not and if the relationship was meant to be, made in heaven, then you would still end up together 2 years later when the girl was 18!
Using you in general terms.
2006-10-30 05:21:18 · answer #7 · answered by Barbara C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of guys do... the problem comes when a 20 year old girl dates a 16 year old boy. I have never understand this but that's how it is
2006-10-30 05:20:27 · answer #8 · answered by sweet lady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. If I was 28 I would have no problem dating a 24 y/o though. 16 is too immature for a relationship with a 20 y/o guy imo
2006-10-30 05:20:22 · answer #9 · answered by Wibble 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well Stefy, four years difference is really not that significant. However, in some states, it would be illegal. If you're not breaking the law, then I would see no issues as long as there was mutual respect and trust in the relationship. Often people out of high school will find different interests than those still in high school.
2006-10-30 05:20:35 · answer #10 · answered by jeepguy_2x 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋