i started likeing on of my friends and he's 17. Im only 13. He's really sweet and he REALLY isnt a bad person. when im around him, when i talked to him, even if i hear his voice i just smile the biggest smile. I talk to him almost every night on the phone and we text each other constintly through out the day. he said he likes me and i like him also. Some of my guy friends said that they dont want me to get hurt. they dont know him. They said that 13 and 17 is a very big age diffrence, but i really like him alot. He just makes me happy and for awhile i haven't been happy. Do you think that i should continue to like him? and do you think that if he was to ask me out should i go out with him? please tell me what to do im so confused
ThugGirl041790 answered Wednesday January 19 2005, 5:47 pm: Yes you should continue to like him ignore your friends.. i mean if you get hurt it'll be on you but if you honestly think you and him will be alright then its cool.. and i think you should go wit him if you really want to.. its ya'll business not anybody else's.. i mean there is kinda a age difference and your friends are probably a little worried about that..but your like a lil baby compared to him..he's almost a grown man and he probably like lil girls.so you might also wanna keep your eyes on this one hun cause of that..but i hope i helped..~*DEZ*~ [ ThugGirl041790's advice column | Ask ThugGirl041790 A Question ]
pretty_n_punk09 answered Wednesday January 19 2005, 5:35 pm: Well, him being 17 and you being 13 is kind of wierd. Your guy friends might be on to something. But I don't think this guy will hurt you, but he is seventeen and can take advantage of you easily. I think you should be wise about your decision, but also, if you have known him a long time, I think it would be ok to yes. It really depends on how long you've known him and how much you can REALLY trust him. [ pretty_n_punk09's advice column | Ask pretty_n_punk09 A Question ]
lildiamyn_69 answered Wednesday January 19 2005, 5:35 pm: even though he makes you happy, i believe you should just be close friends. and even though age seems like nothing but a number, he could go to jail.
and your friends are right. they know how boys can think, and no matter how friendly a boy seems, you never know what he's planning. nothing can stop you from liking him, though. just keep an eye open for him. hope i helped any. [ lildiamyn_69's advice column | Ask lildiamyn_69 A Question ]
BeautifulMadness answered Wednesday January 19 2005, 7:00 am: 13 and 17 is nothing, especially when you're in love!! Think of the age as 20 and 24 - it doesn't sound so big then, does it? Besides, age doesn't matter :)
However, your guy friends are really sweet to be concerned and probably have a good reason to - keep your eyes out and make sure you're not just being used. Tell your guy friends you really appreciate them caring so much, but dating this guy is your decision, not theirs.
Blessed Be,
Rach xxx [ BeautifulMadness's advice column | Ask BeautifulMadness A Question ]
hollaren answered Wednesday January 19 2005, 2:45 am: four years really isn't that long, but what happens in the years between 13 and 17 is alot you guys are probley alot different maturity wise. stay friends with him look for boys our age keep him around as friend because the older you get the more that gap seems to close alot. [ hollaren's advice column | Ask hollaren A Question ]
metalkat86 answered Wednesday January 19 2005, 12:28 am: it's okay to like someone 4 years older than you. granted it's a different generation, but both my grandparents are five or more years difference in age. and i know some people who are a few years in age different. it's not a bad thing. it may seem so right now because you are still in middle school (or just starting high school?) and he is almost done, but once you both finish school, it will seem like less of a bad thing. don't worry about it. if you like him and he likes you back, i say just let it pan out and see what happens. if it's meant to be, then it will be ♥ later,
♥ Kat ♥ [ metalkat86's advice column | Ask metalkat86 A Question ]
JadedinNowhere answered Tuesday January 18 2005, 11:55 pm: I'm wondering if your parents would let you date a seventeen year old.. do you realize he'll be out of highschool in about a year and a half.. think about it, you will probably never see him again. You may have feelings for him, but I really don't advise anything because that is a very serious age difference.. I know it's probably hard for you but maybe you should start shopping the younger age group, like a 14 year old? :/
update me :)
Anarchilist answered Tuesday January 18 2005, 11:32 pm: The age diffrence is a bit two big and in a year he can be charged with statutory rape by your parents if they dont like him and you're having sex with him.
My advice is either wait 3 more years, or just find somebody else. [ Anarchilist's advice column | Ask Anarchilist A Question ]
sexyredhead answered Tuesday January 18 2005, 11:28 pm: thats such a big age difference! im almost 15 and my boyfriend is 17 and even thats a big age difference. i noe ur thinking well its only 4 years! but just the maturity level is like so different. [ sexyredhead's advice column | Ask sexyredhead A Question ]
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