how many years is to much an age differnce in a relationship for teens????
371286
its different for every age. if you are 13 then no one over 15. if you are 14 then no one over 16. if you are 15 or 16 no one over 18. if you are 17 then no one over 20. if you are 18 then no one over 25. after that then you are on your own. That might sound a little strick but its always better to date kids your own age just so you dont get in an abusive relationship and get used.
1137529
yes i agree with past answers that it depends on age. personally i think since you guys are so young, there shouldnt be a difference of more than 2-3 years. I mean junior high and high school are really different enviornments for you both. It'll be hard for you guys to relate on alot of things. So think hard about it before taking a step. goodluck :)
963834
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?
1024728
i don't think that is a matter of age but a matter of how close you two are emotionally. you'll know when you're ready.
1058274
As long as two adults find a common ground, they work. My BF is 20 years older (I'm 27) and I can't imagine my life without him. We are on the same level in so many ways - maturity, goals, opinion, etc. Like any relationship, it comes down to a balance of give & take, acceptance, and respecting each other. I believe people come into our lives for a reason, and we learn and grow from them. Being in love is the greatest feeling in the world and age shouldn't stop anyone from experienceing it.
938983
So what! Age doesn't really matter when two people are in love with each other. At 18 you are already at a legal age with all the rights appurtenant to you as a woman...how much more at 19. A ten year gap is not really that much. There are some who got married to a person half or twice as much their age but they still live a happy and successful married life. There are also those who married a partner about their age but still a failure in their marriage...so...age differences really don't matter...what matters most is how you love, understand and respect each other as a person. Good luck!
1114926
age is merely a number, it doesnt matter! Dont let it ruin what you have together.
148602
If you are both mature and feel that the age makes no difference in the relationship (and you are both of legal age) there is no reason such a relationship wouldn't work.\n\nI know quite a few couples with that age difference or more and it works for them.
731167
Here's one for you, I'm 25, and my boyfriend, whom I've been with for almost a year now.. is 18. And believe it or not, it works amazingly well, I've never been happier and he's far more mature and loving than my ex-husband ever was (and he's my same age). How many 18 year olds do you know who fall in love with divorced women with two kids? LOL He's really amazing.\n\nI don't think age makes too much of a difference, as long as you're both LEGAL.\n\nAlso a friend of mine's fiance is eleven years older and they've been together for years, even have a child together.
200088
It depends in part on how old you are...if one or both of you are, say, under fifteen or so, that's a big difference in terms of maturity, etc.  \n\nWith that said, I'm a bit older than my bf (two years in school grades, one year and a couple months in age) and although I got a bit of teasing about "robbing the cradle" at first (and I'm willing to bet he got jokes about dating an "older woman") we've been together for quite a while now, with no age-related problems :)  So no, there's nothing wrong with that.  Good luck!
1179831
10 to twelve years either way(10 younger or older) ...lets be serious any more gap and it it becames a parent/child relationship.
541131
ABSOLUTELY!!!! It may even make the relationship even better. Sometimes it takes time for people to mature enough to handle a relationship. After 10 years you may be more mature, and better able to communicate.
30014
I'd say that's up to him. :) How long should you be with him before you decide to marry him? -Different story. I don't think it matters how long you know the person as much as how WELL you know the person and how comfortable you are with the idea of growing old with him/her.
593253
I think 16 is the appropriate age.  That's when I started dating.  By then you have a better idea of guys and what they are like.  But I guess it really depends on the individual.  I know I won't let my daughter date until 16.
1184618
There is nothing wrong with a two year age difference.  You might hear about it for awhile especailly if it is your first year in high school, but don't let what people say split the two of you up if you like each other.  Sometimes HIGH SCHOOL kids think they are cooler then middle schoolers, but guess what when everyone graduates high school in a few years, no one remembers things like a few year age difference.  Good luck to the both of you and have a great summer.
153828
Yes, you can. When the difference is only one or two years, it's basically the same age bracket. I am married to a woman who is two years older and we feel like we are the same age.\nThe only problem you might expect is when you are, say 11, and the girl is 12. Then it is obvious that the love is more likely to be infatuation rather than love, and the age difference might mean the two people go in completely opposite directions.\nOther than that, you are probably fine.You are of the same generation, with the same cultural values, so it can be definitely alright between you.\nGood Luck.
333381
Its not at all about the age. Its all about compatiability. You guys should be on the same wavelength and you should have trust. being able to communicate properly is also one of the major criteria.\nAge difference does not matter.