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Age matters?

Discussion in 'Chit Chat' started by xjimmyx400, Aug 5, 2009.

  1. xjimmyx400

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    So I like a guy who is 2 years younger than me and it's so great that I jsut forget he's younger than me sometimes.. Some of my friends are all supportive and others are hesitant. I want to hear some opinions.
     
  2. Z3ni

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    What are your ages?
     
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    2 year's isn't a major age gap it just depend's on both your age's really
     
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    Well I'm 16, he's 14.
     
  5. Numfarh

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    *SNIP*
    I'm tired and thus failed. Ignore the prior edit if you saw it.

    Age does matter to a certain extent. Things like age of consent and maturity levels are affected by your age. But if you are interested, go for it.
     
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    14 and 16 eh that really isnt big. When your young it seems a lot bigger than when you get to like college. I dated a girl who was 1 year younger than me. In the end as long as you are both comfortable with the age difference it is cool. It didnt work out with my girl cause she felt the age difference was to big because i was 1 year but 2 grades ahead. If he is mature enough then go for it. But be careful at our age with age differences like that. You gotta remember that that could be you in college and he as a sophomore in high school. But like i said, if you are both comfortable with the age difference and he is mature enough to hang with you then go for it :slight_smile: later on in life that age difference will seem like nothing
     
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    I feel more certain about it now. I'll see him tonight at practice so who knows maybe something will happen.
     
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    Well I have dated someone who was 5 years my senior. I think the older you are the less of a deal it is. But age does make a difference. However, 2 years is very different than 5.

    Okay 6 years older. It was Europe.
     
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    It's tricky. First of all, age of consent is an important consideration, so if things are going in *that* direction, make sure you're covered. Last thing you want is a sadistic parent screaming statutory rape.

    Most people will assume it's not a good idea, and generally they'd be right - I think it's fair to say that most 14 yo's don't have a level of maturity consistant with most 16 yo's, but I underlined most there cus it's general, not specific. If you and he are comfortable, mature about the difference and responsible, I think it's ok. But in all honesty, I'd be less dubious if it were 26 and 24.

    My two cents, but I guess it's a very subjective debate.
     
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    quoted for truth
     
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    I don't like dating people younger than me, but older than me I'm open to. The oldest I'd date is around 29 or so, but that's just because I love maturity.
     
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    16 and 14? Perfectly acceptable. Dont mind the assholes who say other wise
     
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    i dont think age matters its all in the heart i have like lots of younger people and if someone i likes is younger and they like me then i would go for it
     
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    Two years definitely isn't a big deal, but a maturity difference could cause problems later on in the relationship.
     
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    I also agree, Also, (After a long time of me forgetting what I was going to write, I remembered) usually if you have to ask if the age difference is iffy, it probably is iffy. Just saying.
     
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    As long as its mutual and someone isn't using the other's ignorance or anything i see nothing wrong with age gaps.
     
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    i dont think its fair of you to call anyone who disagrees with you an asshole every one is entitled to their own opinion

    p.s please ignore my bad english.
     
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    A decade older and 4 years younger are my personal limits, but then I'm an adult

    16 and 14 is a bit iffy as your so young but as long as you don't push him to do things he's not ready for then ok. Remember not to let him push himself too fast 'cause he wants to impress you either
     
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    14 & 16 sounds fine to me. I tend to date older people just because I'm more mature than most 17 year olds, and also going into my second year of college when most people my age are starting their senior year of high school. :slight_smile:

    hope everything works out between you two :grin:
     
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    Sorry, forgot to put in my post earlier that 14/16 is a fine gap in a relationship. :slight_smile: More than that though I'm not a fan of.