I am in love with a full-grown 19-year-old, but I'm only 14 and us dating is illegal in TX. WHAT SHOULD I DO?!
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Sweetheart, I've been in the same boat except I was like 13 and he was 18. You're so very young, and i know you love him and he probably loves you too. But if they catch you even kissing him, he could be put away. Do you know what they do to guys like that in prison? Hopefully you don't. Listen honey, I know you want to be with him forever but trust me in that you're going to get older, your tastes are going to change, you have your whole life ahead of you, and it's not fair to him to make him wait. I had the same situation, and here I am, 7 years later, getting married to the most perfect guy in the world. It took me so long to realize what I wanted in a life partner, but I found it. And the guy I was in love with got married and had a beautiful family. So it all worked out and it can for you too. I'm sure he'll understand.\nBest of luck to you hon.
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How do you know he is 25?  That is just a little old for you don't you think?  How can you be in love with someone when you have never met him?  You know he could be a 50 year old fat pervert.  Don't ever trust someones identity on the Internet!  I wish I had your phone number so I could call your parents.  Do you have any idea how many young girl's are raped and murdered by men they have met on the Internet and then meet in person?  I'm sorry, but I fear for your safety and I hope you never try to meet this person or tell him where you live.
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it's prefectly legal if not a bit strange. the maturity levels between a 15 year old and a 12 year old are pretty different. the only legal problem that could arise is if after 3 years if they are still dating and the 18 yr old and 15 yr old have sex and are caught, that would be statutory rape.
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wait two more years. theres nothing wrong with your age diffirence. just dont do something illegal. im 29 and my girlfriend is 18. we love each other. whats important is love not age. age is just a useless number we count so that we can tell ourselves we become wiser. what a file of siht. what we are and who we has nothing to do with age, and everything to do with ourself and wagr we think of ourselves. \n\nthe long and short of it is: if you love her and she loves you go for it. just be careful not to end up in jail.
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I dont believe that your 17. If you were 12 also... then I guess it isnt so bad, cuz you would both be naive. But at 17 you should know the difference! And people like you is why our future is going to be short-lived.\n\nAt 17 you are almost an ADULT (according to society's standards) and you should be mature enough to know the difference. You shouldnt be helping your friend get a date. You should be telling her That dating OVER THE INTERNET is a BAD IDEA!!!! for your young friend and even for you!! (for anyone as a matter of fact)\n\nAt 17 you shouldnt be hangin around with 12 year olds unless its a family member. You have to be psychologically stunted, or be very immature, or maybe the truth is plain and simple... you cant get any friends your own age to hang out with. After your next birthday you could get in SOOO much trouble for hanging out with a bunch of pre-teens - just by sayin the wrong thing in front of the wrong people.\n\nAnd if you are both so desperate as to flaunt yourself across the internet - inviting men to chat with promise of possibly dating - then you both must be a*ssss uggggly or your blatantly stupid ... Im guessing both. \n\nAlso, as I said on your other question. There must be a reason your 12 yr old "friend" cant get on the internet herself to ask for her rape and possible murder. \n\nAt 17, I know you think you have all the answers, you know everything, and everyone else is wrong. But in a few years you'll look back and realize how utterly stupid your being. You should feel absolutely ashamed for condoning her need for self exploitation. You are helping solicit a 12 yr old CHILD and you are a VERY irresponsible person, and hope that you get charged for being an accessory to the crime if anything ever happened to your friend. And I hope they try you as an adult!!!\n\nAnd as I said before I think that you are LYING when you say you're 17. You most certainly arent 17 mentally. GROW UP... YOU ARE GOING TO BE AN ADULT SOON. BUT YOU WILL NEVER GROW UP WITH REASONING LIKE YOURS!
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I think it's fine lad!\n\nThat is not a serious age difference. ther eis a lot worse, like MRS Stickmantons sister, who is a HO HO HO, Merry Christmas, and of course MRS Stickmanton herself is a beeeaaatch, oh what was I saying? Oh yeah MR. S's sister is 18 and she's seeing a thirty year old, thats a problem!\n\nAnd the UK doesnt take this age thing as seriously as us Americans do they? Is it illegal there?\n\nAny ways, if you do pursue this, you have to remember that there are things that she will want to do that you've already done. Dances, things like that. You can either do these things with her,let her do them,or lose her.\n\nAnd last thing, you must think with your head not your other... Part.\n\nGood luck lad. That bloody old hag of a wife is a callin!
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Really?? Cause in another question of yours you say you are 27 and in love with a 15 year old!  Look, get your story straight and leave the little 15 year old girl alone!
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is no  legal age difference in a relationship \nboth must be over 18
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Don't even go there. Going any further is potentially child abuse. 12 year olds are sometimes very mature these days but really, I don't think they're capable of being "in love", especially with an adult authority figure. you're in a position of power, and if you were to investigate further, you'd be abusing your position. If I were you, and you were concerned, have a chat to a colleague you can trust, and see if you can get that child moved out of your class.\n\nJust my opinion, for what it's worth.\n\nAudrey\nwww.animalhomebusiness.com
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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
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Dear Bunny,\n     Please don't be in a hurry to grow up!!!  You have YEARS ahead of you to become acquainted with men.  Enjoy your friends and peers.  Develop your own interests, activities, and hobbies.  Take time to become "you."  Relationships (especially in the teen years) can be a HUGE drain on your time and energy.  Enjoy being 13 (trust me, you'll be "old" soon enough!).  If this guy really cared about you, he would be willing to step back and wait until you are older.  Please don't let him push you into a relationship!!!  \n     A 17 year old boy who dates 13 year old girls is probably pretty insecure.  Why isn't he dating someone who is 17 or 18??
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Age doesn't matter, as long as there is love.\nI'm dating a girl 19 years younger than myself now.\n\nHe will stay loyal to you if you both are really in love.
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love... im fourteen and my boyfriend is 17. we've been dating for almost four months now and never once has he asked me to or pressured me to have sex with him. actually i was the one who brought it up but he said he wanted to wait. i said that's fine with me. we love each other so much and i know he's the one for me and he feels the same way about me. i would do anything for him. there's nothing wrong with a 17 year old boy and a 14 year old girl together. the age difference isn't that much and it is said that women mature faster than men. i love having a mature boyfriend. unlike the other boys my age. mabey he feels like the other girls are way too mature for him and he wants to actually go out and have fun instead of always being bitched at lol. too much drama with 17 year old girls
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no, i was with someone that was 10 years older than myself. age is only a number, & in the long run there should be no problems, because you both would be mature enough to know that age is only a #.
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You are right.  There would be a lot of pit falls for you in dating someone younger than yourself.  What I mean is since you are legally an adult if you are in US and she is a minor and if a relationship progressed very far, you could face criminal charges if caught.  \nTell her you are willing to be friends but that is all right now.  Tell her to think of you as a big brother and then watch out for her and be a protector for her.\nI don't know if it helps or not but this is my suggestion.
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The law has a name for this: statutory rape.\nSweetie, I'm 17 and I am not thinking about marriage.  Sorry, but whatever you may think, you are not old enough to understand any of the feelings that come with a serious relationship.  For the future (and I am talking many years) if you truly love a guy and he pops the question, think of living with him, only having him, in 25 years.  If you can picture it then you should be fine.  Do not ruin your life.  You are still in middle school!!!  Enjoy high school and college then worry about marriage.
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Hi there sweety,\n    This is SO like my story when I was your age. I was SO deeply in love with him, yeah, some people say that this is not love, that you cannot love, but they are wrong - they only say this because they haven't been in your shoes.\n     One thing is true though - it can never happen. You can choose what to do, but believe me, there is NO WAY he has feelings for you, he may think you are a bright student at the best. \n     You see, even if you feel mature enough for him and think that you can have something together - he is waaaaay to old and experienced to get involved with someone at the age of 20, let alone 14.\n     I guess that no matter what we say to you you would still love him, but do try to keep away from him and don't tell anyone about that. I wasn't so wise as to hide my feelings and my classmates found out and uh it was so embarassing for both me and him...\n     So best of luck, and let me tell you this - if you love him and not someone your age you probably are a bit more mature than your classmates but don't worry - in time you will discover love again.\n\n     Best of luck!!\n\nps: e-mail me on yahoo if you wish