Is it socially o.k. if a 26 year old female dates a 17 year old?
357133
NNNNNOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! are you crazy!!! there are so many cute guys in the world that you could find above 26
673353
Nothing is wrong with it as long as it is consentual and a relationship based on respect and affection.  When I was 18 I dated a 44 year old guy, we stayed together for 3 years and we're still great friends.  \n\nHowever I've also known older men that prey on younger women and men because they are less experianced, and use them for sex, like that they can easily control them, or fetishize them to a startling extreme.  That is not cool to me because it lacks the fundamental respect for their partner.\n\nIt doesn't matter if your bf is 18 or 85, you should both be treating each other as equals with respect and no exploitation.  That advice goes to couples who are the same age too.
1174349
Age is just a number. I know a couple who met and married in their 70's and they both act like they are 20 plus.  Maybe you're just looking in the wrong places.
198830
that question is up to you and your girlfriend. if you care and love each other then it should. age ain't nothing but a number. I have been dating my boyfriend for 3 1/2 years, he's 25 and i'm 19.
1156310
Im 18 so defenently someone 10 years older, I dont want to date a second grader lol  Actually I am "kinda seeing" a 28 year old, kinda weird, huh?
351883
That's kind of iffy. There are a lot of differences between those ages that don't exist when you're, say, talking about a 25 year old and a 27 year old.\n\nThe big difference is experience, and if you were my younger sister, I'd tell you that the 17 year old boy just wants one thing.\n\nStick with other 14 year olds for now, guys who have other things in common with you than that "one thing".
296931
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!
295499
Yes.  It is better for a woman to date a guy who is older because of the differences in maturity, but if a woman is okay with that, there is nothing wrong with it.
1047876
Billy, In my opinion I find that it depends on if you are really looking at dating as really trying to build a relationship or if it's more for just the company of having someone to do things with. At your age which is only 2 years older than this girl I find the aspect of dating okay as long as you sustain from doing things that truly might change your life and hers in ways that you two are far from ready for. So just have fun and don't get to serious just yet, there is still to much life you need to live before complicating it .
602676
As long as both are underage, it's perfectly fine.\nI wouldn't personally advise it, though...
1123741
I think that so long as it doesn't bother either of you - go for it. When I was 18 I dated a guy who was 40 - there's nothing wrong with it so long as you have things in common and you don't let the age different impact the relationship.
719675
age should never be a problem in a relationship. if you really love the person, then their age shouldnt matter to you or anyone else. my friend's parents have a 20 year age difference and they're perfectly happy. just be happy and dont care about what other people say
409184
Heck yeah!!!  All that matters is if the two people are compatable.  Age is just a number.
1004863
4 my kids 16 is the age I let them all start dating.they r a little more mature and seem 2 handle relationships better. I have a lot of friends that let there kids date younger n it seemed like they went through a lot more drama the younger they started. Older than 16 they have a tendency 2 sneak around more. I also do not let my girls wear makup till senior year,cuts down on a lot of problems that way 2.
365256
i think 10 years younger is ok and no one 10 years older would be sufficient don't you? Why are you worried about it anyway? Date who ever as long as it don't consist of going thru the high schools with the trunk of your car filled with a Playstation and candy and sodas to lure your dates.
666780
Thank you "Lady Wyn"...very good answer...I am 42 and my girlfirend just turned 21 and It has nothing at all to do with her age on why we are going out....its all about liking the same stuff....we love the same music, the same books, the same tv shows, the same places to eat....we both love to play pool and love the beach...and in general just enjoy each others company. I have dated women from 18-50 and had a great time with all of them and I don't keep looking for one certian age group....its whoever appeals to me and who I also appeal to...so stop being so shallow!
304257
If the boy is 20 and the girl is 17 then it's fine!