is it ok for a 16 y o girl 2 date a 25 y o male?
819701
My personal opinion is that the age difference is not as important as the fact that you are not 18 yet.  I would wait just two more years... you will be 18 and he will be 27.  It is technically against the law in most places for that age difference when you are a minor.  Again, the age difference is not the biggest deal here, the fact that 16 makes you a legal minor.  I date much older guys too... but I waited till I was 18 and a legal adult.
778239
I personally dont think so I started dating my fiance at the age of 16 and he was 22. But it really depends are how mature you are. \nYou must remeber he is 7 yrs older than you. So he has experienced alot more than you have. You must ask your self if you think he is willing to let you take your time in certain aspects of your relationship. And that he understands your needs and wants at your age.  \n\nWell good luck for the future
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 .
293492
No i think that is perfectly fine!!! Well i would think that when me and my better half got together i was 20 and he was 29, 3 years later and we have a awsome strong relationship, i was ready for something serious to plant my feet into and so was he, we had alot of things in common, i mean yes there are times when i think wow hes really been around alot more then i have and i can feel a little bit intimidated, but in the long run im thankfull he has those experiances to help guide our steps, I think he has come to believe that im never going to be perfect, even though i really try to do everything well, im not completely at his level on thinking, he has more life lessons to reflect on, but i dont think its a problem when we both discuss everything and keep the lines of communication open, just like any other relationship, my best friend is in the same boat, her husband is 10 years older then her and oddly enough shes the more responcible one, i dont see why any one would think its wrong, now if you were 25 and she was 15 there might be a huge responce to you sick mo fo lol but i dont think there is anything wrong with you liking her, ask her out, she might be into older guys, and with good reason, guys that are 20-24 are enough to make you want to puke, they only want one thing, they havnt figured out yet theres more to life then a nice set of boobs lol they dont know how to deal with money worth a crap, they only look out for themselfs, where older guys have alot more figured out, theres so many more perks to dating a older guy i could go on forever, more or less your more established at 30... id say go for it :) you have nothing to lose
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.
49743
Why sure, go for it. My boyfriend that I have been with for Almost four years now, and our relationship is still going strong, Im like 21 and he's 23. Some people say girls mature faster than men, which I think is so true. But I really don't think age matters unless there like a minor or something, but hell yeah go for it.
232948
Just ask him, depends on the age though. \nLike if you are 15 and he is 19, he might not want to date somone so young. But if you are 21 and he is 25 it might not be such a big deal.
1059630
2 years can be a lot , then nothing at all if your 16 and she's 14 that's a problem .You don't say how old , you may be too young in her parents eyes to date .If your 17 and she's 15 then there could be legal problems .Now when your 23 and she's 21 , That's not the case but can you see what I'm trying to explain.If your 14 and she's 12 ,I'd be very upset your wanting to date at 14.I honestly can't see an answer without knowing the ages .Your shy is not a bad thing ( not totally ) Give yourself some time and get to know the family ( if you can ).With so many very young parents , many of us are guarding our teens from the possibility of it happening to ours,It's not to say your not a great guy , just not the right time . Parents should be respected , they support the children and have earned this right .If you were a parent How would you react ? What age should your daughter start dating ? If young and something happened , would you care that happened ? Sometimes teenagers don't look into the view of the parents .We want you to be happy and date and enjoy life But rules are usually for the interest of the child / young adult .
1116513
a bit of both, at 16 you know the difference between right and wrong. a 21 year should never touch a 16 year old, if they do its for one reason only (sorry cooks but you live and learn). if he did something that you are not comfortable with then say something.... rape is never the girls fault. EVER
1144926
There is not a thing wrong with a 14 and 16 year olds to date each other. As long as you understand what dating is. \nMany think dating is a relationship but that is not the truth. Dating is spending time together sharing in activities and having fun. It is to enjoy each others company while getting to know each other. \nAlso many may disagree with me and call me old fashion but, I urge you to take things slow and really get to know each other and try not to pressure each other into a relationship. There is no rush and enjoy your teen years for once they are gone there is no going back.
183333
It's not good, it's not bad.  Age doesn't really matter so long as you two like eachother.  Another way to think about it is that it's better that the girl be older than the guy than vise versa because if the guy is older it can look like he's rocking the cradle.  While if a girl's older then nothing outta hand is gonna happen. (Can't deny the double standard)
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!
722571
Hi. I looked at your old emails and discovered that  you are 16. That is the age I was when I was involved with a 24 year old man. Boy was it a journey! I could write a novel answering this question...\n\nfirst of all this guy was WAY beyond where i was in my life. he had experienced so much more than me. everything we did wasn't that big of a deal to him but it was to me. I thought it was really cool that he'd take me out to dinner and we ordered wine, he had a really nice car, money and a cool appartment... i only wished i didn't live with my parents. of course all of this eventually led to sexual intimacy. and of course it meant more to me than him. and then that led to me having twins as a teenager. then becoming a single mom. i did all this sneaking around behind my parents back after they found out we were interested in eachother because my dad literally drug me away from him and forbid us to see eachother knowing that he was 24!\n\nthe other thing is that if he's 24 even if you consent it is called statutory rape. your parents can have him thrown in jail without your agreement and at any time they want to.\n\nmy suggestion??? don't get involved with a 24 year old. i know it sounds coooooll. and maybe it is but it's not worth it!!!!!!!! it took me 15 years after that to finally start dating one man my age. and when i did i finally felt at peace in dating and a relationship. the connection between someone your age is quite different. and well, i married that guy.  \n\nnext..... a 24 year old guy should know better! if he is interested in you he's doesn't have it all quite together up in the old noggin. or he is extremely selfish and not thinking about anyting except his selfish desires to be with a very young woman! run! you don't need a guy like this! \n\nif you are lonely or just looking for friends the best way to do it is to think of something that interests you or something you are willing to try and get involved in it. it's the easiest way to meet new people... there should be a teen center in your area check them out this summer and see waht kind of activities they have. or volunteer working with kids this summer or..... volunteer anywhere you'd like to learn something about...... get involved in a hiking group or sailing or tennis or art or film making or ????? if i knew what you were interested in i could help point you in the right direction... but get out there! hope this helps. if you want to talk more email me, k?
629785
All the girls I ever have dated were older than me. Nothing wrong with that, as long as he is old enough to day anybody. Now if you are like older than 18, and he is like 16, then don't be doing the nasty with him till he is 18 too!!!!
404076
It really depends. first lets look at this from a legal point of view. It might be against the law in your state for a 16 and 22 year old to be together...as in sexually...as in statutory rape... as in 3 to 9 years jail time. But from another view. It really depends on the people in the relationship. A strain can develop from you two being on different levels, intellectually, mentally, physically, emotionally, experience wise, etc. you don't want to be talking about what happened at lunch at school while he is talking about the latest college parties or work whatever. There may also be a problem if your parents/guardians don't want you dating somebody who is that much older than you. I won't say that 22 is too old for a 16 year old but it may be more work than you should have to commit to as a 16 year old. PS older boys are in to older things(things you may not be ready for.)  what ever you choose BEST WISHES!
428874
well, it helps if you give us a topic to give advice on, but since all 16 year old girls are the same, i can pretty well guess. No, you shouldn't date him, you aretoo young and need to enjoy life a little more and he's  a schmuck anyway, your parents love you despite how they might treat you, and your school should be your number one priority. but you think you are too smart to listen to me anyway.
443223
Yes. Age is a number and providing the reason that both parties are together is not based on reasons other than love (lust?) then there is not a problem.  That is the question that needs to be seriously consulted however.  There is no law being broken and if they are happy then so what. You must also take into account the maturity of both people.  I knew people at 14 who were more mature than those aged 20, likewise now, I know 25-30 year olds who have the maturity of a late teen.\n\n(and no, I'm not a 40year old dating a teenage girl, I'm 22...and prefer men anyway ;-p)