I have just turned 17 and someone who i would like to date is 22 and his birthday is next month so the age gap is exactly 5yrs 10months. we have known each other for around 8yrs and he a friend of my brother and family aswell as mine. we live near one another and i would like to start to see him as we have got close and have grown feelings towards each other. Please help any opinions very grateful! x
2007-03-12 01:41:22 · 29 answers · asked by Zalia 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Far from it! The age gap is becoming less and less relevant these days; the young are getting older much quicker - and then they spend their adulthood trying to hang on to their youth!
Usually big age gaps work better when the man is the elder partner, but it works the other way as well. It is all down to the individuals involved, how much they love each other and how compatible they are. After that, it is nobody else's business or concern!
Five years may seem a big gap to a 17 year old, but in reality, you won't see it at all. I had a 16 y.o. g/friend when I was 24 - and it was the best relationship I have ever had!
Go for it.
2007-03-12 01:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by Stealthbong 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 21 and my boyfriend is 17. I don't think it's a big age gap, depending on what state u live in, it could be sagatory rape... there is also the age of sexual consent law. Where I live someone under the of 24 is allowed to have sex with someone 16 or older, You might want to check into the laws because you don't want to get the guy you like in ne trouble. Just some advice, because I know where you are coming from!
2007-03-12 01:50:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the age gap is not too big because my best friend is 15 going on 16 in two weeks and she dates guys that are 20-34. And even though she lies to them about her age things seem to go good sometimes and since you have known him for so long then it really doesn't matter.
2007-03-12 01:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by Lady T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you take things nice and slowly before you
start a sexual relationship, I think it is just fine. As you
get older the age gap does close.
Girls are more mature than boys also.
Although you were my daughter I would probably
be giving an entirely different opionion.
So think of your parent also - if they aren't happy
about it, they may need convincing. And may want
you to wait a year or so. Good Luck and Be Happy.
2007-03-12 01:56:04 · answer #4 · answered by Minxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 1st serious relationship was with some one 18 yrs older than me (I was 18 when we met). When we were together I wasn't 36, he wasn't 18 we were just US, age means nothing, it is just a year of birth, what matters is the connection you have within the relationship & if you connect as a couple then go for it. But don't let him pressure you in to anything & don't think you have to do things simply 'cos he asks.
2007-03-12 02:40:18 · answer #5 · answered by Bubbly Blonde 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok at 17 in most states its not illegal to go to dinner with anyone.or the movies.your 17 and depends on how long you will be before you 18,so for now there shouldnt be to big of a problem just watch out for this whole sex thing because wheather you consent or not he may get in trouble.and also it depends on how your parents feel about him.just remember your only 17 and theres still awhile to find love
2007-03-12 01:48:31 · answer #6 · answered by yougonna_eatthat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be undemanding with u that's slightly a topic or a minimum of that's going to be while he turns 18- that's going to be unlawful regrettably to have intercourse with him as u heavily isn't 18 by making use of that element. additionally, as he's older no count what he will come to assume specific issues from u and u won't be waiting to grant that to him and u will the two be annoyed with one yet another and may even combat approximately it. in case you have been the two already 17/18 or in ur 20s there does no longer be a topic yet as u the two are actually not of legal age yet there'll be issues- if he loves u he might wait till u are the two one among legal age to sleep with u. while he turns 18/ 21 and is able to get into nightclubs/gala's what's going to take place to u? Will u be pleased with the certainty that u men won't be waiting to pass mutually bc u are actually not of legal age and he might meet women that are and can be waiting to grant him what u won't be able to? it could seem ok now yet think of relating to the destiny- have ur mothers and dads met him? what's ur bf like? Do u the two love one yet another? Will u be waiting to have intercourse by making use of the time u are 15/sixteen? He ought to have provided to attend till u are waiting it kind of sounds like he's purely involved in having intercourse with u and not a courting. evaluate ur difficulty heavily- intercourse isn't something to be taken gently because it could and oftentimes does consequence in being pregnant. good success :)
2016-10-18 04:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ignore the people who have said it is illegal if you live in Britain, the age of consent is 16...and anyway no the age gap is not too bad, I'm 17 and my boyfriend is 26, we've been going nearly 2 years
2007-03-12 02:29:45 · answer #8 · answered by xx_lush_xx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think 5 years is that much of a big deal though. If I we're to have a boyfriend, at least he's 5 to 7 years older than me. Beyond that I would consider too much. I like more experienced (in life) men. So go ahead, follow your heart.
2007-03-12 01:48:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all.Its normal to have a gap of 5 yrs 10 months.
Morover,age really doesnt matter much.
2007-03-12 01:45:44 · answer #10 · answered by Sheeth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋