Is it wrong for a 9th grader to like a 7th grader?
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?
939399
don't go there...she might not like him like that and than it would crush him....but if they stay friends for a long time she could grow to like him...relationships are complicated and the best ones grow from people who have known eachother a long time and were friends to begin with!
17108
Think about grade school. That's how the boys act when they like a girl. I don't know why they do it, but it happens a lot. My first love was 19 and I was 18. I actually couldn't stand him and avoided him every time I'd see him. Eventually, I accepted when he asked me to go to my senior prom. Something clicked like magic, and it was like I was in heaven! We would be together today, but unfortunately, he has passed on. I still think about him all the time, laughing at the insults and meanness, and smiling at all the wonderful times we had together.
962225
Urrr...I'm not in eighth grade anymore, but guys in my school usually looked for a girl who'd make out with them. Those were the bad guys. The good guys generally just looked for a nice, (usually funny) girl who they could talk to. (Appearances usually helped, too, but that's not all that matters.)
571165
Well, first understand that you chose to date someone 9 years younger so SHE IS JUST BEING HER.   Why do we all make choices in life and then question them afterwards as if we were surprised.  She's 9 years younger, she's going to be immature.  Maturity is experience, life situations.  You can't do anything, it's not right to talk to her about something that is natural for her.  It's unfair.  You will make her self conscious and that is just wrong.  If you can't deal, move on to an older girl, despite the fact that you get along.
1080385
At that age it's not so much looks as it is a feeling of a kindred spirit, so to speak. Boys may want to brag about being with the prettiest girl in school, but they really prefer to be with someone they can talk to, on the same level. Just be yourself and the right boy will come along, probably when you least expect it ;-)
462927
cool im in 8th so ill help u out DONT DATE IN 7TH GRADE WHEN U GET TO HIGH SCHOOL THAT IS WHEN THE BOYS COME A ROLLIN IN!!!!!!!!
156431
no i dont hink so because im 5'7 and i am 12 years old im in 6th grade and im taller than 7th graders! and the chicks like taller guys so tell the 10 year old to wacth out!
1044258
There is NOTHING wrong with your friend to like a boy romantically. The only thing is, if the boy he's crushing on has a girlfriend, then he should back off. If you were truly his friend, you would accept him for what he is, not what you would like him to be.
59548
no,doesn't seem like she would know him too well and he is too old,at least if your in school too old!!!!
246346
No i don't think it's wrong as long as it's not ur girl friend and he really like her that's all that matters.\np.s. i'm a female and i'm about to be 15 in may.
199214
You do what makes you happy, and tell your friends to shove it.  I'm sure there are plenty of things you can make fun of them for, aren't there?  \nOne year is not that big a deal.  If it were 5 years, it may be something to worry about, or if you were a sophomore in high school trying to get w/ a 7th grader, that'd be a little weird.  \nThere's obviously somethin good about this chick, or you wouldn't like her in the first place, right?  So go for it & see what happens.  You'll never know what you're missing out on if you don't  :-)\nP.S.  Be sure to tell your friends to shove it.
1156310
Im 18 so defenently someone 10 years older, I dont want to date a second grader lol  Actually I am "kinda seeing" a 28 year old, kinda weird, huh?
810183
speaking from experience, most of my friends are younger than me (i'm a sophomore in college) and my youngest friends are juniors in high school.  I never hung out with people in my grade because I thought they were all immature, and that my younger friends acted older than they did.  I'm happy in my situation, and you should be too.  Don't be friends with the other sophomores if you don't want to--hang out with the friends you already have :)
586826
Possible, I think yes. \nIf you are in middle school, I would wait around, date around in high school, stay friends with the person, and if it is meant to be it will come about when you are much older (like 16 or 17, or even when you go to college, which is when a lot of unusual and good things happen).\n\nI would suggest that if this is a crush type thing, maybe just see what happens. Everyone goes through these ( I remember thinking I really liked a few) and everyone needs them in order to do well in relationships later.\n\nWell good luck, and remember, be patient! If you force it too fast you both might not be ready to stick together for that long.\n\nPeace out, tell me how it goes.
1061046
Depends on you. If you like someone date them, dont date them just cuz you feel like dating someone at the moment. A relationship ( even though im not sure if its considered a relationship at the age of 13 ) shouldnt exist because you feel like being in one, it should exist because of the mutual feelings you have for each other. And I personally think that relationships in jr.high are pointless. They are a waste of time, and they don't go anywhere. but thats my opinion. if you feel your ready, and if you have ACTUAL feelings for the boy.. then go for it! =)
600707
It's not wrong for you to like older guys.  It may well be wrong for you to act on it, especially depending on what you mean by "older men".  I mean, are you talking about a 16 year old or a 30 year old?  Any "man" interested in a 14 year old has issues.  You'll be old enough for men someday.  In the meantime, enjoy being a kid, explore interests OTHER THAN boys, and have a good time hanging out with your female friends (chances are they'll be around a lot longer than any boyfriend you'd have at this age, anyway).