If a person starts a relationship with a someone, and finds out later that the person is younger than they profess to be in the start of the relationship( over 18 of course) should they continue dating or considering marriage??
136039
I dont know.\nBut, there is a lot singles out there who is CLOSE to your age?\nisnt it?\n:D
662394
I keep passing on Dear Abby's advice, but people keep asking this same question.  No one should get married until they are financially and emotionally able to support themselves.  Neither one of the people is old enough to do that, so no they shouldn't get married.
218511
it depends on the age difference.\n\nI'm 18, I wouldn't date a guy younger than 17.
467287
dont get married .... unless your a positive you are both perfect for each other at least wait till your 20 you change over time and just because you are good toether now doesn mean you'll be good together later (forever is what marriage means)you'll both change over time and not nessecarily in the same way
16253
Maybe he knows it won't work with the age difference, or he could be already married.\n\nK
660505
Yes\n\n\n\nby the way it is illegal for an 18 year old to "be with" a 15 year old in a relationship....you really should find someone your own age.
85647
Do you think you would have the same feelings for him/about him if he was closer to your age?  Society puts a lot of stipulations on this type of relationship.  My first love was a man who was 12 years older than myself (with whom I had a child) and I was married to a man 17 years my senior.  The age factor didn't bother me, but it did bother my husband.  He felt a little insecure with our age differences - he thought I would wake up one day and want to be with a younger man.  That wasn't the case at all.  We had fun together - laughed, good experiences - and not so good (like all relationships).  We had differing viewpoints on some issues, but nothing we couldn't agree to disagree on.  You need to ask yourself if you feel as if you would be missing out on something in life if you decided to stay in a relationship with this man.  Are you compatible in other ways?  Do you both want the same things out of life?  Are you happy?  Where do each of you see yourselves in 5 years - together or apart?  What about children?  No relationship is a piece of cake and with an age difference it makes it a little more difficult, but not impossible.  Follow your heart, do what makes you happy.
212437
If you're married, no. You knew what you were getting into. If you're not married ... ask yourself why you got into this relationship in the first place. Are you that fickle that you'll change partners on a whim. I'd say your partner would probably be better off without you.
491177
Personally I believe when you really love someone, I don't think age is a problem. It is more of whether both of you can communicate with each other and both have you must be able to accept each other.
144849
if the student is underaged, then no. but if they're both adults & have an attraction or feelings for each other, then why not?
538385
It's all about SCHOOLS. I don't know how your's is but where I live 5th-8th grade is middle school and 9th-12th is high school. Having a high school - middle school relationship is difficult. Also, maturity wise 12 year old boys are a lot less into thinking about serious realtionships than 14 year old girls are-she'd be likely to end up getting hurt. I'd be more worried about THAT than the age differance. I'm 17, turning 18 in March and my boyfriend is 16 turning 17 in June and we're extremely happy together but I've already graduated high school (graduated early at 16) and he's a mature individual....so it's less about age, more about maturity. Maybe they could try being good friends for now and see where that goes?
254745
I think that people will be judgmental.  I think that all couples who get married should go to pre-marital counseling.  I think that it is going to be harder for you because you both still have so much growing up to do.  I am 23 and just got married in October... I changed so much between 18 and now.  It doesn't necessarily mean that you shouldn't get married but you do have to be willing to really work at your marriage if you want it to last.
278871
It depands on the couple's level of maturity.  If he pops the question, tell him that you would prefer a long engagement.  This will give you both a chance to grow with each other and find out it it is right.  I wouldn't get married just yet...  heck, you are only 18, you can wait a year or two...
386538
Friend - I see no problems other than the age thing which you did not go into.  If you are under 16 and he is over, stay friends until things change.  Other than that, go for it...the worse that can happen is that the two of you will decide you are better friends than a couple.  GBY
17191
I don't think that age is any kind of barrier when it comes to relationships, provided that you keep within the fair boundaries of the law.\n\nI am a 9teen year old male, and the mother of my child is in her early 30's. We had a healthy relationship. Of course, we had the occasional hiccup, and the unaccepting family member, but we got there. \n\nAt the end of the day, love is love. Nothing else is relevant, and most importantly, with true love, conditions don't apply.
492324
i was dating a 17 yr old & we were gonna stay together when he got to be 18 (we're not together right now but thats cuz he moved & wanted a break)but sure u guys can date but i suggest to keep it secret
638089
When someone is a minor, age just isn't a number...it's a criminal offense. \nThink about it...24 year olds are into a lot of stuff 17 year olds aren't.  If his past relationships bother you take it as a red flag and find someone else.