do you think its really that bad for someoen to date someone older? and how old is too old?
925999
A lot of it depends on the peoples ages.  If a 14 year old wants to date someone 3 or more years older than them then that is a bit much.  But if a 35 year old wants to see someone 40 it would be more appropriate.  Most of the time it comes down to maturity, experience and norms of the society.
919553
I am 23 and just broke up with someone who was 52 why do you want someone younger? i think its fine as long as both people are okay with it you can email me if you want allison_buchanan2003@yahoo.com
257819
i have no problem dating older girls the last 3 i dated were a little older 2yrs. 7yrs. 5yrs.
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.
760936
I am 25 and my fiancée is 21, personally I think that anyone who says they wouldn't go out with anyone younger than them is being a little narrow minded, surely the person matters more than how old they are?  \n\nAs for dating (if I was single) as long as I connected with that person and found them attractive (and as long as it was legal!) I wouldn't have an age limit at all!
119161
I think that the older we get, the smaller the age gap becomes.  Ex.  There are 8 years difference between you now.  At your age, that may seem like a lot, but when you are 30 and the other is 37, that doesn't seem so bad.  Back to an actual answer:  Do YOU think the gap is too big?  I agree that things will be different when you are 18, but if you are truely interested in the other as a person, then I think the age gap is dismissable. But that's just one person's opinion.
83925
Honey, as long as this guy is nice to you, understands about the difficulties such age differences mean, and is basically a good guy then date him, have fun, but don't let him press you to do things you don't want to. I married a man older then myself and have been very happy. It takes longer for men to mature then women so really he is basically your age right about now. So the real question is do you want to date some one who is the same age as you? lol
609011
Yes, I do think 13 is too young to be dating. I think 16 is appropriate, or at least till you are a freshman in high school. I think the point being that you are too young to deal with some of the things that you will inevitably face while dating. Just take your time and be young for now...I didnt start dating until I was 16 and I dont feel like I missed out, because when I did start dating there were less restrictions on me and I could drive...because lets face it, you really dont want your parents to drive you on a date do you?
899810
I dont see anything wrong with dating a younger man, as long as there are limits to the age difference(not 18 or younger)  \n\nIf his maturity level is good with you, he treats you good, makes you laugh, has a  job, and is an all and all decent guy I dont see anything wrong with it.    \n\nPLEASE BE AWARE THAT ALOT OF THE ONLINE DATERS DO LIE.  SO PLEASE BE VERY VERY CAREFUL OUT THERE IN CYBERSPACE!!!!!
884675
no because if they really liked you or loved you they would not of got in trouble in the first place, so you did do nothen wrong. so yes it is ok to date someone else, becuase you cant just wait your life away for 6 years because of what they did.
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.
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.
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)
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.
213819
Well, that depends on your age. I'm dating a guy that is 21, but i am also 21.\n\nI think it is fine as long as you are at least 16.
1071956
Age is not important in a relationship as long as the people are adults.  I have alwys preferred older men.  The man I have been with for the past four years is more than 30 years older than me.  Of course you get the odd stares sometimes but when you love someone it doesn't bother you.  I say wait it out and see what happens, follow your heart.
276909
When I was 29, I began dating a 42 year old.  That was 8 years ago!  We're now married with two kids.\n\nFrom the first moment we met, there was no doubt that he was "the one".  Age was irrelevant.