okay dont say im too young to date okay? save it for someone who cares.
im going to be a freshman in highschool and i've dated before, but only guys my age. recently i met this guy who is absolutely perfect for me. hes cute, funny, smart and has the same interests as me. and i think he likes me too. the thing is, my dad is mad that i like him because hes a year older. hes going to be a sophmore. i really dont think its that big of a deal because hes a really good guy not one of those guys who are always trying to get into your pants. we get along really well and we flirt. and i know hes not one of those guys because we've hung out before and like we flirt and thats all, because he knows i take things slow. i really like him....do you think my dad is right by saying i shouldnt date someone older? dont you think hes being a little out of line because the guy hasnt even asked me out yet or told me he liked me....what do you think? is my dad right?
2007-07-07 11:20:58 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
also, my dad and i are really close and we get along great....thank you all so much by the way. i really appreciate this. my dad is a great guy, and he is protective, but hes always been pretty good with this kind of stuff...but this guy i like really is a great guy and i know that no matter who i date, my dad wont think hes good enough...i just want my dad to give it a chance and let me at least try it out if he asks me out...
2007-07-07 11:46:21 · update #1
my parents are both divorced and remarried so it doesnt matter if my mom likes him...(i switch off houses everryday because they live in the same neighborhood) so yeahh
2007-07-07 12:06:52 · update #2
He is probably too young for you but your dad is set in his ways and there may be nothing much you can do about that.
My suggestion is to keep inviting him over while your dad is there. Once your dad meets and and sees him for a while and realizes he is not a danger to you, he may come around.
2007-07-13 16:59:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dad may need to relax just a little. I can understand where he is coming from, I mean your his little girl, and always will be I don't care if you are 40. You will still be his, little girl. If this guy is only like a year older than you, that's no big deal. You all seem to get along and like each other. You might try having be around your dad a little. That way he can get to see just what kind of guy he really is. This may cause your dad to relax a little more. I mean, if he does not really know him, yeah I can see why your dad would be unhappy about it. You should allow them to get to know one another by having him over and just hanging out around were your dad is, so he can see how this guy acts and just who and what he is about.
2007-07-07 18:29:57 · answer #2 · answered by Prof. Dave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay, so he's a wonderful guy, and really, a year is not that much older. The thing is that your parents, especially dad, need to see this too.
What does your mom say about all this? Maybe have the guy meet your mom sometime. Since you and this guy share common interests, mom might let you ask him over sometime. If she thinks this guy is alright, perhaps she can get your dad to loosen up a little. Your dad is just trying to watch out for his 'little girl', who is growing up much faster that he would like.
Good luck.
2007-07-07 18:51:14 · answer #3 · answered by sandyblondegirl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One year older is NOT too old. I'm a 38 year old woman that fell in love with my daughter's father when i was a freshman and he was a sophmore. Just make sure that if you become sexually active with him that you DO use a condom. You are definately too young to get PREGNANT. I know this from first hand experience. I became sexually active with him and gave birth to our first child at the young age of 15. Don't get me wrong.....I love my daughters very much but if i had it to do all over again i would have waited about 5 to 7 more years to have a child. I was a "baby having a baby". Now I'm 38 and a grandmother of a 3 year old boy which i adore. Just use your head. But in my opinion I think he is NOT too old for you. Take care sweety.
2007-07-07 18:33:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I say if the guy gives you the option of going out, you should take it. I think it's ok for a guy to be one year older. My dad is 8 years old than my mother and they get along perfectly. By the way you describe the events that happens with you two, the chemistry is good, the feeling is mutual, and he respects you, if that isn't right for you then no one else is qualified. Hopes my advice works for you!!!!
2007-07-07 18:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by harrypotter_terryphil 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like yo have a really close relationship with your dad if the guy hasnt asked you out and he knows about him. To be honest I think it would be really hard to only date guys your own age. At some point its gonna happen. I think daddys just not ready for that yet.
2007-07-07 18:29:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm 17 going on 18 and I'm dating a guy that's 19 going on 20. That's a bigger difference then what you are looking at.
My mom nor stepdad like the guy either. But, it doesn't stop me and they allow me to date him because he makes me happy. You and you dad sound like me and my mom. [[we are more like sisters than anything]]. Maybe {if and when} you guys start to date, you could show your dad how he is and how much he makes you happy. Just don't forget to see things from his point of view as well. After all, you are his baby, and he's had his share of heartbreak and heartbreaking...he knows what he's doing.
2007-07-15 16:48:49 · answer #7 · answered by Beckles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dad is only looking out for your best interest. One year older is no big deal. Maybe you should have this guy spend some time with you and your dad so that he can see what a nice boy he is? I'm sure your father will warm up to him. Good luck.
2007-07-07 18:26:12 · answer #8 · answered by from_a_dark_place 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Nope, one year isn't much of a difference anyway. Your dad is probably just scared because he loves you so much. Invite this boy over to your house for dinner or something, once your father
sees what a great guy he is, he will change his mind.
2007-07-15 17:48:17 · answer #9 · answered by Noreen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's ok probably but you dad doesn't know him.
ive run into the problem of being an old boyfriend and all i can suggest is to prove to your dad hes a good kid. introduce and almost, this is gunna sound weird but, go on a date with him and your dad, like go bowling or something your dad likes. your dad gets to know him and will probably let you two be. its worked for me.
good luck with him
2007-07-15 01:29:24 · answer #10 · answered by kimetti 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋