is it ok for a 26 year old to date a 18 year old?
925282
no , its not ok. listen to your friends , you need a woman not a little girl. find someone at least 21. good luck and move on buddy !
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.
1039954
Most of the time, yes. \n\nMost of the time, the older of the pair will be anchor in the relationship, being wiser and all. 17 years a good gap for a girl in her 30s and over (i.e. the man's the one 17 years older)\n\nIf ayoung person's in a relationship with another young one, say they're both under 25; usually it takes a lot more than love to keep the two together. Young love are more fragile.
1175898
as long as you're both at the age of consent or older... you're cool... 27 is more than an appropriate age
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!
665351
If the age gap means it's illegal in your country then the simple answer is "no". However, if it's legal, then there's nothing wrong with there being an age gap really. So long as both are WILLING participants, then there's really no issue.
673024
If you are 18 and in school still, it's that old rule \n\n"as long as you're under my roof you do as i say"\n\nif you're 18 and live on your own, date anyway.\n18 is too old to not be dating, my fiancee and i talk that when our kids reach 18 then it's fine for them to start dating... any younger, it's just a huge no no.... \n\nshe may not have felt you were ready for that, but let her know kindly that how will you ever find love , or learn to love and lose if you never get to experience it, let her know (if you have a close relationship) you will keep her up to date on your relationships, not all details because some are personal like kisses and such... but still if that will get her to let you...\n\nif all else fails, date anyway, tell the guy the situation, and he may enjoy it because you're both dating and sneaking around with each other behind your mom's back....\n\ni know that's somewhat disrespectful but by law 18 years old is an adult... so good luck with that :)
135698
I personally find it ok since I am 22 and my bf is 32, so I pretty much know something about age difference. Loves doesn't understand of ages, that is true, but assume that people will think they have the right to judge your relationship all the time. At first is difficult for parents, friends... to undertand that the person you love is slightly older than you, but trust me, if you love eachother everyone will see how happy you are together and will realise there is nothing wrong in your relationship. If you love eachother that is whats important.
995549
Well...I suppose it's relative to how mature he is.  \n\nWomen mature faster than men so I'm not sure it's wise to date a younger man. \n\nIf you were 40's I would say there's not a huge gap, but early 20's people are still figuring out life and who they are. \n\nI don't think there's anything 'wrong' with it as long as he's legal. I just don't think it's wise...(I make these remarks based on the facts as I'm given them).\n\nIf you must, date him years and years before you ever marry.
435565
Yes its OK providing you are over the age of consent. There is nothing wrong with relationships between older men and younger women providing that both are old enough to consent to what they are doing. \n\nYou are probably not old enough to consent to a relationship so it cause problems. I would leave it until you are both old enough to enter a relationship legally. You or he may have found someone else and have moved on by then. If not, you might want to see how you feel about each other then.\n\nMy brother married a girl who was 13 years younger than him and they have three kids.\n\nBest wishes to you for the future.
541618
if they love each other then they shouldn't worry what others say there is no blood between them..\ntheres nothin wrong with them dating each other and age is just a number...There love should out do anything if they really love each other...and they can say they now each other real well since they grew up like family
947626
First and most importantly, you are hot. \n\nSecondly, I wouldn't personally date someone 20 years younger than me but then again that person would be 8.   OK seriously, I wouldn't let a meaningless thing like age get in the way of being with someone who made me happy.  Many people are saying that it might not last.  What relationship can you guarantee WILL last?  \n\nANY relationship can end.\n\nSo take a chance.  If you care for him, be with him.  You can't love unless you are willing to risk hurt.  That's just life.  \n\nSo if I were 41 (assuming I don't commit suicide when I turn 30 from the shock and horror of reaching that advanced age) yes, I would definitely take a chance on someone who was 21 if I cared for them.
455795
just like its ok for a man to have a relationship with a 10 years younger woman and everybody accept it and society is fine with it, well, the same should stand for a man who likes a 10 years older woman..since you are over 18, we are cool..
701412
It is fine. I am 24 and my husband is 35. we are very diffrent in age and it is great for us. Also not to say that it should be done or that it is legal and it has to do with the how mature the girl is. I feel it is fine to have relations with someone under the age of 18. many girls have sex befor the age of 18 but it should strongly weigh on her matuity. I think waiting untill the two people know that they are going to be married in the future is best or even waiting untill they are makes it even better. I know sounds a little harsh, but imagine this the people have just been married and how much more the two will want it and feel the romace of it all if they wait. Everyone has their own feelings about that though. If the two of them date for a couple years it is perfectly legal for the two of them to get married in most states befor the age of 18 and in some states can even do it now, but may still need a parents consent to do so. tell your friend and I am sure he will have even more fun making out how much he loves her to her and if marriage is something he really wants with her in the future making those plans with her too.
482946
no, i was with someone that was 10 years older than myself. age is only a number, & in the long run there should be no problems, because you both would be mature enough to know that age is only a #.
731768
I always used to seem to date younger guys, then I met my husband and he was 4 years older than me.  That's when I realized that all the little twerps I'd been dating were completely immature and selfish.   If you get along, and they're what you're looking for, who cares about the age difference.  Though I will say, when I was 18 I was a lot more gullible and trusting than I am now, so just watch out.
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