At 19, can I  ask a man for a date and still be socially acceptable?
462513
In America, most all places. Although there are some guys as well as girls who just love those 1950's and are chauvinistic still.
797236
You maintain your self and still be a nice person. Others will see that you are mature about it. You and he may want to date in the future but in the meantime you should start looking for another fellow. ○
346409
Well, it you are at an appropriate age (15 and up in my opinion), and you are really interested in this guy... not physically please (remember...true love waits)... I encourage courtship... there's a book called "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" by Joshua Harris, and it's wonderful (it's about courting)... that way you and your parents can be involved and there won't be any secrets and the respect can still remain. Believe me if you are open and honest with your parents and help them understand that you want a healthy friendship with this young man, there shouldn't be a problem.  Best of luck...es
123276
Yes.  Be patient.  Your time will come, meet a young man, fall in love, etc.  God bless.
105571
I do. Guys my age (19) and younger are usually idiots when it comes to relationships. Am I going to go for a guy over 35? Unless you're talking Liam Neeson or Sean Connery, not too likely. But I'm more likely to go for them than your standard 18-year-old college freshman who thinks it's hillarious to talk about getting so drunk he puked on his new shoes at last night's frat party.
400249
There's nothing wrong with not having a boyfriend at the age of 26.  Heck i'm 20 and i don't have one, you can live without one but if you want one what are you doing about it?  You need to go out and actually find one, he's not going to all of a sudden appear out of no where and romance you.  Go out with a bunch of girlfriends to public places like clubs, or sporting events or whatever and look for single guys don't all just stand around in a pack though, it's going to be intimadating for a guy to approach a group of girls ;)
159370
There is no age limit on dating ,as a favor took my friends sister out on a date twice and one time we sat by the Sheriff at the theater we went to I was 19 she was 12.\nNow if you as so many young folks do today equate dating with mating then some one is going to jail.
359400
I'm 12 too and i am a guy so i think i know what the best way is. just ask him and remember your only twelve and you shouldn't be asking a guy to dinner or something like that ask him to a movie
66030
It depends on how old you are and what you mean as a boyfriend. If you mean having a boyfriend like hanging out at each others house then middle school/ jr high. If you mean actually dating you need to be older.\n\nTo date you really need to be old enough to be able to say no to situations that make you uncomfortable. There is no set age for dating and having a boyfriend it varys with each individual person.
427488
to me: gender is enough to give a date a try
844100
I'm 31, and while not "terrified" of dating, it does stress me out a lot. Rather than putting a lot of pressure on yourself with "dating", I recommend simply focusing on having an active social life, on being involved in clubs and organizations where you can meet new guys. Invite them out on casual "getting to know you" type outings. If romantic potential is there, you can build to it.\n\nThere's no need to rush towards anything physical (in fact, it's better not to). If you find that you like a guy but want to take things slow, be open and honest with him about it. Same thing if you don't want a romance (and he seems to).
609024
Absolutely!\n\nTake the time to nurture yourself, and pursue your own interests, which may end up being a great way to not only meet potential dating material, but also make some new friends.  Remember, you are whole and complete just by yourself - dating someone may be nice, but it's not neccessary.\n\nThe main thing that I can think of as far as the dating in today's world is to be safe!  If you meet someone through the internet, be sure your first meetings are in public places.  And if anything progresses very far, be sure to practice safe sex!\n\nMost of all, enjoy this new phase of your life and have fun!\n\nP.S. Dr Phil always comes off like a pompous a** to me :-)
259994
Just tell him what your plans are, and casually ask him if he wants to come along.If you play your cards right, he won't even suspect that you have asked him for a date.
535527
It is a trend but you have to decide what you want in a relationship and if they younger men are really capable of giving you what you are looking for.  If your just wanting to date and have a good time then as long as their over 21 go out and have some fun.  If however your looking for a serious relationship with someone who is stable and mature then you probably don't want to date anyone much younger than yourself.  The key is to do what is right for you and what your seeking in your life.
505559
It sounds to me like he was kind of hinting for a date.  After the washing my hair line he was probably too intimidated to ask you out directly so he was feeling you out to see what kind of reaction he would get.  As far as your age difference goes, I can't say what is or is not appropriate.  I have know some 19 year old men who were more honest, level headed, and mature than some 30 year old men I know.  People grow and mature at different rates and what matters isn't that your ages be compatible, but that your maturity levels be compatible.
329367
When I was 20 I dated a guy who was 26... it was fine for awhile but it didn't last.  I say if you feel like you're on the same level maturity wise and he treats you right, go ahead!
97107
you are matured. better to search a man above you age or minimum equal to your age. Otherwise you will have tough time in the future. cancell his cell phone number. dont response, gently communicate him about your studies to be finished or your parents are not interested. when you are 50 he will be still in his 37.....you will look so old so he may search for some one.