can a 19 year old date a 16 year old?

Question

The 19 year old looks older than 19 and the 16 year old looks about 14. Is this right?

It's in the uk and 16 is the legal age. So no one would go to jail.

also the 19 year old is a girl, my best mate to be exact. I have mixed feelings bout the whole thing.

Answer 1

i went out with my ex when he was 16 and i was 3 wks off my 19th birthday..we were together nearly 5 years but split coz he got handy with his fists..we were happy for a long long time he will 27 now and im 30 in 3 wks...n i hate him with a passion , but that doesnt mean your mates relationship will go the same way,as long as they are happy thats the main thing and ge shouldnt b a problem as long as they do nothing illegal if i was u id give my blessing,the same age gap worked 4 me(4 a while at least)

Answer 2

This is really two questions, 1) Is it legal, 2) If it is legal, is it right.

The answer to "Is it legal" is going to depend on the state. (Yeah, we all know about the redneck states where it's illegal unless the 16 yr old is your sister! :)!) Many states have detailed statutes in and around the 14-18 year ages that allow a degree of latitude for those older. For instance, a 17 yr old going with a 19 year old may be legal, but a 17 yr old going with a 40 year old illegal. Likewise a 14 yr old going with a 16 yr old might be legal but a 14 yr old going with anyone over 18 would be illegal.

In at least one state, a 16 yr old can go out with anyone they want except those in positions of authority, such as teachers, doctors, police etc. (It is, of coarse, the person in the position of authority that is held accountable.)

Question #2 is very subjective concerning the 19 year old and the 16 year old. First of all, if it's illegal in your state, it's wrong and the 19 year old can be criminally prosecuted. Secondly, if it's legal, there are many other factors. Did the 19 year old turn 19 today, and the 16 year old will be 17 tomorrow? What is the relative maturity. Is the 16 yr old, dispite his looks, mature beyond his years, or is he as mature as he looks. I think that is where parental intervention should occur to help decide such issues, and the 16 yr old must remember, he is still a kid whether he wants to believe it or not.

Answer 3

If you are 19, I think it is ok to date a 16 year old, but you also must realize that she is younger than you, and may not be ready for a physical relationship. A 3 year difference is not that big, but it is big enough to cause issues depending on the girl. I would suggest talking to her about all of your concerns before you jump into anything.

Answer 4

A 3 year gap isn't a lot! If you're both mature enough for a relationship and practice safe sex, then there's no harm. I went out with a 22 year old when I was 16.

Answer 5

no a19 year cant date a 16 year old.Maybe the 19 year old should want until the 16 year old is 18 years old. Maybe by then you both will know if you really liked each other.

Answer 6

Leagaly no. But if you sneak around like I did you can. It's a very bad idea though and it will more than likely turn out badly. No matter how much on loves the other. I was 15 and he was 20 and things got bad. Not because of he or I but because we had to sneak around and that put a huge strain on our relationship.

Answer 7

its perfectly fine. i was 16 when i was dating a 19 yr old. besides its the love that counts. if u 2 love eachother then so be it.

Answer 8

Yeah, depends on the parents. That's the age my husband and I were when we started dating. We've been married 17 years now.

Answer 9

In the UK it's quite legal, even for them to have sex, but ONLY if they're a hetero couple. Gay males both have to be 18+

Answer 10

well in my opinion go for it, you see many older people dating younger perole (being our parents age) i think that it doesnt matter as long as the 2 people love eachother, whats the difference between older people above the age of 30 doing it and younger people, nothing...

good luck