So I have been texting someone for a few days now. We are really hitting it off!! But I am worried about our ages... I'm 24, and he is 18. Is that weird?? I mean I don't have a problem with it, but would other people??
Probably. Especially at young ages relationships that have an age gap of a few years especially by 6 years can be seen as taboo
No, it's not weird. I'm 24 as well, but for me personally I wouldn't want to date anyone younger than 21. I feel, in general, that an 18 year old is at a different place in life and is more likely to be a bit immature. Of course there's always exceptions, I'm speaking in general.
18 and 24 is at the cusp of acceptable in most people's eyes. That's a pretty large gap -- almost a third of his life -- so there are likely to be some issues, but if he's the more experienced one, things might balance out a bit. It's worth trying, just make sure you both continue to communicate openly.
I personally don't think it's weird at all. I think it depends on where you live. I knew a girl that dated a 22 year old when she was 16. I've known a guy of 17 to date a woman of 21. Both of these people were not legally an adult, but not many people cared. A few people commented with the 16 year old case, but even then, the comments were mild at best. You're both legal adults, so go for it if you ask me
