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Age
What do you guys think of a 18-year-old(f) dating a 24-year-old(m). And don't give any of that "age doesn't matter crap" bcasue it does. What do yall think of the maturity levels?
The biggest problem I see... The 18-year-old is still a freshman in college and the 24-year-old graduated 2 years ago.
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Thank you, good question and good quote, "age doesn't matter crap" Yes it definetly does, a 24 year old guy/girl are just big perverts, no love ever occurs between people with that kind of age differance, I feel sorry for little girls that hooks up with a guy thats considered, "mature" because hes older, sad thing.
-TheTeenGirl
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I think its ok as long as he dont harass you. Maturity doesn't really matter to me. It doesn't matter! Whatever feels right for you and him.
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There is no problem with that at all. Maturity levels are fine. If they're dating, they must get along, or if there is even an option of them dating, they must have some sense of compatability. Age does matter, but it only matters when you're worried of what someone else is going to think...
Not necessarily, because the two parties concerned can be the same age and in two different places in their lives. In some cases it can actually be better to be different ages because of the way girls mature faster than boys. The ideal age different would be a girl being a few years younger.
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well i think that if they can make it work out and that they are happy then thats fine since its not illigal
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There are 2 consending adults. I am 22 and my BF is 26. if she was under 18 and in high school then there would be a problem. I think its ok leagaly and moraly.
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i think that its fine.. shes legal and there isnt going to be any police involvement and its not breaking the law.. yea there is bit of an age difference *6* years difference but an 18 year old female isnt stupid and should a mature young women and know how to handle a 24 year old male.. so i think its fine..much luv dez x0x0
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I see the same problem. I'm not sure if your the male or the female but who evers in college is really young to be dating a 24 year old. There is different maturity levels however, a 24 year old male has the same maturity as a 19 year old female. Thats a proven fact so I hope not to insult if your the guy. I still believe however thats a big age difference, 5 years at this young in your life. I could understand 3 years difference when your a 'young' adult. However 5 years is stretching it abit. If you really like this person though I would jsut contimplate it a bit longer then decide. I don't want to make your decision for you but I wouldn't do it. Hope it helps!
-Malicious
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Wow, a lot of people answered this question.
It comes to my mind the fact that maturity isn't entirely based on age. It's more based on the individual. If it seems that an 18 year old and 24 year old seem to match, then I see no problem. I've known guys in their mid teens more mature than girls in their mid 20's. I've also known girls in their mid teens more mature than guys in their 20's.
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well does the girl feel the same way that the guy does? well if so then it's leagle. so just have the girl think about the age difference. And also girls mature 3 years faster so the girl really would be a 21 year old. lol.
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Personally, I think the "girls mature faster than guys, so it's fine" argument is complete bullshit. That is a stupid generalization that young girls use as an excuse for dating a much older guy.
That being said, my female roommate is 20, and her boyfriend is 26. They have been dating for quite a few years now, and I don't see a problem with them making it, even after her boyfriend graduates college, and she still stays in college.
But I can't tell you whether or not the two people you are talking about will make it, because I don't know them.
They could be more like another pair of friends I have. The guy is 23, the girls is 18. The girl is WAY too immature for him. They have cheated many times, yet they were "in love" with each other after the first night.
Since you've asked this question, they are probably going to start, or continue a relationship. Whether or not they make it, or the relationship ends horribly, all depends on the two of them, not some bullshit answer by people who don't know them.
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Well hunny, you just answered your own guestion.
Quote= And don't give any of that "age doesn't matter crap" bcasue it does. =Quote.
If age does matter, then there you go.
:-D
Megan
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I know a couple of people who have apparently happy relationships where there is a large age gap, but I think it is niave to believe that age isn't an issue. Your gap isn't enormous, but it is definitely significant, and I'd tread carefully. It's not so much about age as where you are in your lives. Even if you are very compatible personality wise, it's easy for the age difference to become a tension point if you want different things because you are in different places because one of you has graduated and working full time whilst the other is still a student. Working means that he has additional pressures which he may feel you don't fully understand because you aren't in the same world as he is. Similarly, you are at a stage where it's important to be enjoying your time as a student and going out with your college friends, whereas he might not have time for partying any more. These are by no means insurmountable issues, but they (and similar issues) may well arise, and the sensible thing is to ask yourself i this is going to be a big problem for you. If you are obviously very different in maturity and where you are in your lives, then perhaps its best to leave the relationship for now, but if you are mature and he's flexible, there's no reason why you shouldn't try if you want to. All the best.
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Thats a pretty big age gap.As you say the maturity level of the couple would matter a lot.Some 18 year old girls are very mature and some are not.Same with 24 year old boys.
Once people graduate and get out into the world it is usually a whole new ballgame.They go to work, get a place, take on responsibilities that one in school doesn't have.This will usually change people too so, you are right to have concerns about that.
If they really love each other it could work out,though I don't think the odds are in their favor.
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Well, no offense to guys. But girls mature faster than guys, so an 18 year old girl and even a 16 year old girl is as mature as a 22 or 24 year old guy. I have a friend (m) I know from the internet. We get along really well, he's like a brother to me. We talk about a lot of things. He's 22 and I'm 16(f).
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I'm just about old enough to be my gf's father so perhaps I'm biased.
Personally I think it is about right. Work experience does help people mature faster, but if I think about myself when I was in my early 20's, I needed it! Guys often retain a rather juvenile attitude to most things while at school and college. It takes them a couple of years just to start to take things seriously. Girls tend to be more responsible at a younger age.
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a little iffy but i dont see anything to wrong with it.
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Considering I have been in that situation I think it's okay. To be honest nothing ever happens at the right time. There is nosuch thing as right timing. So if these two really like one another than I think thats great. Yes beacuse they are in two different parts of their life its going to be difficult but who said anything is easy. I think the maturity level is equal. We all know women are more mature then men. If you like this guy go for it. Let me know what happens...
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I think that their maturity levels are WAY different. 24 years old are like partying and crap and working while 18 year olds just left home and like are trying to become independent and party and the same time. So the ages sort of matter, a 24 yr. old can LEGALLY drink, a 18 yr. old can't. (in the U.S)
Ke
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wow...geez 6 years apart im so amazed...may i remind you that 2 people that love each other dont care about how old they are...age is just a number like 7(im not seven) but the point is IT DOESNT MATTER!
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i think thats the perfect age!!! guys take longer than us to mature. thats why the guy is 'meant' to be older. my sister is 19 and dating a 26yr old. they have a perfect relationship. they are basically the same - maturity wise. :)
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Shes legal so she can date him -- Yea its a couple years older (ok maybe more than a couple)
But its her life, if thats the way she wants it let her be
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everyone matures at different rates, and if this 18 year old girl finds herself crazy about and connecting with a 24 year old guy, what right does anyone have to tell them they can't be together? yes, they are at different points in their lives right now, but if things are meant to be, they'll figure things out. if not, they'll eventually break up. its just like every other relationship- at this point, age shouldn't be the deciding factor. love is love u know?
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if you think of it as more of a maturity level type problem then you dont have anything to worry about. guys mature slower than girls so the younger the guy the stupider hes going to act. hell be more experienced in other types of..relations..as well. so thats a plus. and your 18 so its not like its against the law.
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Actually it matters to certain extents.. Like a 14 yr. old and 17yr. old that matters.. but that age gap matters a little bit. But i think it'd be perfectly fine cuz girls do mature faster then guys so im sure this girl is pretty mature. So i think that'd be fine! -trix
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Uhm..Well it doesn't matter...your only 6 years apart..It's not that big of a deal. And your both adults. And about the college thing. Its not like your in high school. So what if hes already graduated and your still in it. Or if its the other way around w/e...You get the point. But age really doesnt matter unless your like 10 years apart thats just weird. Anyways..Hope i helped
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well sorry to say it but age doesn`t matter. maturity does. obviously people mature at different rates. girls also mature a lot faster than guys. if you think you have enough in common and you`re on the same level, go for it.
x3 KaTiE LyNn
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i think its fine! just ask yourself, why does a 24yo guy wanna be with a 18 yo girl? it could be fine, just be careful! :) and college will be over soon! in the mean time he will be getting a job, and some $$ so when you are out of college you will have a good foundation with him. :)
Hope I Helped-
Always there-
*-KeLs-*
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no legal problems with that, hell, go for it.
older girls are the best! or whichever.
-hitler
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