I fell in love with someone 3 years older~

When I was 16 I dated someone who was 21, so I can't really say it's not OK in terms of the age gap, I would suggest though that at 15, you're a minor, and I'm not sure that guy could DO anything with you...

 

You say fell in love; What is your connection to him? Is he a friend? Is he aware?

 

I don't think there's anything wrong with it -- my only concern is the legal aspect. You're a minor and he's not so that can get kind of iffy depending on where you live. I'm sure the last thing you'd want is for him to potentially get himself into a ton of trouble.

Congrats on finding someone though; that's awesome!

 

Three years is a noticeable age difference at 15/18, but in a few years, it won't matter nearly as much. When you're 18, he'll be 21, and an 18 year old and a 21 year old aren't all that different. By 21/24, it's pretty much completely irrelevant.

So my advice would just be to take it slow, and give yourself time to grow up.

 

Take it slow since you're a minor...don't want him to get into any trouble. In a few years the age difference won't mean a thing.

 

I think a 3 years age difference is fine, in fact, I dated a sophomore in college (He was 18, almost 19) this year (my junior year of HS, I was 16, almost 17), he's almost 3 years older than me and I was fine with it. The only thing is being younger in a relationship (in your case, being almost 4 years younger), you need to make sure they aren't just using you, although that's true in any relationship, actually. I would say age is just a number, but there are definitely some boundaries I wouldn't cross with age. I'm not going to tell you not to be with him, if he's not just using you. Also, hopefully this is way down the road, but please, if things ever get intimate, make sure you're legally able to consent, so he doesn't get charged with rape or anything.

TL;DR? 3 years age difference may seem a lot now, but 5 years from now it would be nothing.

 

be careful ur only 15 nd the guy is 21 be wary if hes using you

 

..The guy is 18, not 21..

 

I'm 13 and I'm fairly sure I'm in love with someone 5 years older than me! And he lives in another country! Age gaps aren't rare. But can be taxing. As many have said, watch out for users

 

Generally, age difference counts for nothing if you love someone. I dated a guy for three years who was ten years older and it wasn't the age thing that split us up.

I would go along with others who have mentioned the potential trouble with you only being 15 and him 18. At 18/21 it means nothing, but you need to take things slowly right now.

 

Well... I'm 17 and have liked guys as young as 14 in the past...
Personally, I think as long as both people communicate thoroughly about it, and they do indeed love each other, there's nothing wrong with it. But if you DO end up EHEM.. doing anything ... keep that part quiet.

 

My ex was 18 when I was 14. Age is just number as long as you have things in common.
This video explains some stuff.
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vLv5phsUHOs

 

The age difference might be risky at your ages, but I also know in a few years it'll mean nothing. I think as long as nothing sexual is there It's fine (depending on your state/country laws).

 

Which do you think will be a bigger shock to your parents, that he's 3 years older, or that he's a guy?

 

Congrats on finding someone! (*hug*) To me 3 years isn't a big difference but like state before make sure to take it slow until you are of the age of consent.

 

I was in the same situation before. and i say if it makes you happy, then do it ^^ screw what other people think. Live your life the way you want to live it. Ive actually been with someone 5 yrs older. i was 16 and they were almost 22 lol

 

I don't know what the legal age is where you live, but I suggest you find out if you two feel like doing anything of a sexual nature. For just one example, check this out.

Lesbian student refuses plea deal after statutory rape charge - UPI.com

There's another one out there of an 18 year old boy who gave oral sex to someone under legal sex and got charged too. Even the cops admitted that the guy probably wouldn't have gotten prosecuted in it would've been a boy girl relationship.