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CrimsonSkyGraphics
Hey Everyone,

Okay well, in my case..Age doesnt matter. Every relationship I've had has been with someoen older, and my current is considerably older. But, I'm looking for everyone else's opinions. Even though I'm quite aware (from personal experience, too) that many people think it's wrong for a large age gap..And I'm looking for honest opinions 'please' try torespect those of us who see differently in how you word your answer. Thanks!

Peace Forever,
Sarah
GodsBrokenAngel07
I think that as long as you love the person age shouldn't matter. like when i was 14 i went out with a 19 year old because we loved eachother. And i dont like how parents say age matters blah blah, look at them, some parents are like 10 to 30 years apart!! i mean come on now!! lol. Well thats my opinon.
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Kristin aka Angel
dahding
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sorry kiddo. please use the search bar before u post a topic. thankkss. happy.gif
Levy2k6
this one just opened so might as well post here until closed.. the other one is 2 weeks old too..

for me, i won't date freshman and im a junior.. so im giving it a 3 yr limit... but for every rule there is an exception
mzkandi
i am open to dating older people because everyone i have ever dated has been older than me but i do have a limit
Shattered_Hope
Age doesn't matter to me. happy.gif
Shortiiex
age matter to me.....but i haven't experienced love yet..so i dunno
i can only imangien myself w/ someone my own age
CrimsonSkyGraphics
Oops. Sorry for reposting something that's been brought up before. Sorta new here and getting used to things still. _unsure.gif

I feel so out of place when I look back on the other posts, actually..o.o'..Everyone's talking of like..5 year age gaps as being their limits. Lol.
magicfann
am i the only guy posting? haha
anywayz i think u should put da limit on a year or so....i dunno..my gf is only about a month older than me
sparklebabygirl
QUOTE(Crimson_Sky @ Mar 22 2005, 1:14 AM)
Hey Everyone,

Okay well, in my case..Age doesnt matter. Every relationship I've had has been with someoen older, and my current is considerably older. But, I'm looking for everyone else's opinions. Even though I'm quite aware (from personal experience, too) that many people think it's wrong for a large age gap..And I'm looking for honest opinions 'please' try torespect those of us who see differently in how you word your answer. Thanks!

Peace Forever,
Sarah
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I think there is nothing wrong with dating someone older !!!!
theWALRUS
It's not a problem, but it kind of depends on how old you are.
If you're young to begin with (14 and under), then I don't think you should be dating anyone 3+ years older, but hey. I'm not here to contradict who you date.

If you're 15+, then I don't think it matters a whole lot on how much older the person is.
Awlen
Age doesn't matter to me.

xo, Pauline
silver-rain
Age doesn't really matter to me- but my boyfriend is 1 year older than me. (hah, that's nothing really)
ItzOnlySydney
MORE THAN 3 YRS WE GOTZ A PROBLEM
ANG33ZY
I don't care about age.

MARRY ME JOHN.
huihead
what's the maximum age difference you think there should be in a relationship? i know a lot of people are gonna say, well it depends blahblah but yeahh... would you only date someone your age? or one year older/younger.. two? three? etc.
-sincerely
Although there are other topics like this, I'll say my opinion.
Four yearsish up and downwise. I mean my uncle and aunt are eight years, I think. blink.gif
CarolineHsu
I don't go by years, rather by maturity. I dunno, the oldest guy I dated was a year older than be but then again -_- I wouldn't know.
stephinika
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Chii
The oldest person I've dated was 5 years older than me, the youngest was almost 2 years younger than me... I didn't know he was that much younger than me, we were in the same grade but he started school early and was born late in that year.

Age matters to me because lots of my male peers are incredibly immature. Plus...I'm a bit too experienced for those guys and I want mature things in a relationship, so I aim for guys who are a few years older than me.

I think the legal age limit is 4 years, but I'm not sure.
lyin_in_wait
age shouldnt matter unless hes older than your dad....thats kinda creepy. but i mean my boyfriends 18 and im 16..thats not so bad. but sometimes you should wonder why hes with someone younger than him (should it be an extreme age gap)
mipadi
It's not really about an age difference, but relative age. A 20-year-old dating a 25-year-old isn't that bad, nor is a 27-year-old dating a 37-year-old. As people age, age differences become less and less noticeable. A 14-year-old dating a 16- or 17-year-old wouldn't be that odd.

Generally speaking, though, I'm a bit skeptical of a college-age student dating someone in high school. People mature a lot when they go to college, and I don't care how mature the high school kid is, he very likely has a different mindset and maturity level than someone who has been out on her own for a while.
OPALiCiOUSZ x3
Age difference? for me it does kind of matter. like 14 to 20? whoa that's a little too much. In my opinion, it does matter. I only date guys my age or 2 or 1 year older. pinch.gif
myrebelliouslife
I actually dated someone who was twice as old as me (14 years to be exact) and the relationship was fine for about a year or so.
AngelinaTaylor
If you're mature enough, go for it. But most kids jump into relationships with guys much older than them, who use them and leave them once they get what they want (sex, obviously). But it doesn't matter to me - I recognize those guys easily. I'm 17 and my boyfriend is 21. We've been together for a year and a half..

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its a matter of opinion
and if your mature enough


i'm 14.. and dating a 19 yr old
or well pretty much 15 and 20

but yea. we've been together for quit a while

just don't care about what other people think
and go for it if you feel comfortable happy.gif

also the legal age isn't 4 years older.

you can date anyone.. just if your under than age
of 16 and their over 18 then if you have sex
its consider rape
although a lot of states are different.
so really just check the laws before having sex. tongue.gif
Jorge
QUOTE(mipadi @ Apr 19 2006, 10:24 AM) *
It's not really about an age difference, but relative age. A 20-year-old dating a 25-year-old isn't that bad, nor is a 27-year-old dating a 37-year-old. As people age, age differences become less and less noticeable. A 14-year-old dating a 16- or 17-year-old wouldn't be that odd.

Generally speaking, though, I'm a bit skeptical of a college-age student dating someone in high school. People mature a lot when they go to college, and I don't care how mature the high school kid is, he very likely has a different mindset and maturity level than someone who has been out on her own for a while.


Actually Nope! When I was 14.. I dated a few 16 year olds in my day. whistling.gif
This Confession
Really
follow what you think is right.

Don't go over the top like everyone else is saying and go for someone old enough to be your dad
or someone thats like 10 yrs older
because it is a little odd.

but do you what you think is right.
xcaitlinx
how much older exactly is this guy? blink.gif i mean if you're like 15-17 and dating someone over 10 years older than you, then that's wrong...not to mention illegal. "age is not a number"--that's true, but there are ALWAYS exceptions.
My Cinderella.
To me, there's a limit on older and TOO old for you. For example, I think it's alright to see a 14 year old dating a 17 year old but if I see a 14 year old dating a 34 year old...I'd be creeped out.
januaryrain
i think if you're older than 18, go ahead and date someone older, as long as it's not over 10 years older, that's just creepy. But I know kids who are only 13-15 who are dating 17-18 year olds. I don't think that is legal, & i think it's ridiculous.
Blow_Don't_SUCK
I don't know really. As long both are mature ermm.gif . But if they're pulling an Anna Nicole Smith thing...omg
mipadi
QUOTE(Jorge @ Apr 21 2006, 10:26 AM) *
Actually Nope! When I was 14.. I dated a few 16 year olds in my day. whistling.gif

What do you mean, "Actually Nope"? You just agreed with what I posted. blink.gif
ms. independent
I've dated people a year younger then me, someone who was almost a year older than me. laugh.gif

I've almost dated someone who, at the moment, is 3 years older than me. I think it shouldn't get more than 4 years if you're under 18 because it'd be a little creepy just in general. course, that's just how I'd view it.

but hey... if you've got someone that loves you and you love them back & they're way older than you, good luck to you two! happy.gif

QUOTE(My Cinderella. @ Apr 21 2006, 8:35 AM) *
To me, there's a limit on older and TOO old for you. For example, I think it's alright to see a 14 year old dating a 17 year old but if I see a 14 year old dating a 34 year old...I'd be creeped out.


yeah… it'd be like dating one of your parent's friends. blink.gif
visualfusion
where I live... the whole age difference thing only seems to affect high school students. I know plenty of college kids dating people that are 3 or more years different in age... and especially in society today, the age gaps are HUGE... I feel bad for the younger person that has to live alone when their spouse dies...

but personally, for me... it seems that the older a girl gets the more bitchy they get so I like someone a bit younger 16-17 (I'm 18) ... but that's just a huge generalization and I hope no one takes offense =)
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