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What do you think is the oldest a 16 year old could date?
What do you think is the oldest a 16 year old could/should date?
No details, other than it would be legal. I just want to gain opinions on this.
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I don't think a 16 year old should go over 18 seeing it is the legal limit for under 18.
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When I was 16, I probably wouldn't have dated anyone who had already graduated high school (older than 18). Legality depends from state to state, of course, but in my personal opinion, about two years was the maximum age difference for me at that point in my life.
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scientifically, it's said that a three year difference where the guy is the older one is the best match up, maturity level wise, but honestly, i don't think it matters that much. i'm 16 and i've dated a 24 year old. i know a 16 year old that dated a 28 year old. it just depends on how comfortable you are with him. i wouldn't worry too much about age, it's really just a number.
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18/19
It depends on the guy though. Maturity level matters. There are many 18/19 year olds that are no more mature than 16 year old girls. Also, High School guys, no matter what age, are always a better bet than college guys. good luck!
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Personally, I think a 16 year old dating up to age 19 is okay.
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18/19. Age is a big factor, no matter what people say. There is a big difference between a girl still in high school and someone that is graduated from college. They are both in very different stages of their lives and I don't think it's very appropriate. Theres alot more flexibility with that once the 16 year old is graduated high school though. A friend of mine got married at 21 to a guy about 35. That's a HUGE age difference but she was an adult when they got together and was able to make a smart decision about who she wanted to be with. I'm not saying 16 year olds cannot make good decisions but usually, at that age, they would be dating the older person for the wrong reasons. and vice versa
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Age is really just a number. I am 17 and used to like a 28 year old and we talked about dating but never really happen because we worked oppisite shifts and stuff. legally its 4 years. but i dont believe in that.
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It all depends on the situation and the people. Maturity is much more important than age. That being said, the best relationships are commonly between people in the same stage of their life, so a high schooler should date a high schooler, a college kid should date a college kid, and so on. This is not true in every case of course; I have a 22 year old friend in college that married her 40 year old family friend who already had a successful business, and they have been highly successful so far. However, I believe her family values and background helped her out in her situation.
As far as high school dating, it is important to keep in mind who is doing what after college. Most high school romances end when one of the pair goes to college. I am with my high school sweet heart that I have dated since I was 16, but I think a big factor in our success was that we went to the same college at the same time. The more time that a couple spends apart, the more they will change without each other, usually leading to a break up. For example, I've seen a lot of relationships where the guy goes off to college during the girl's senior year. The two were close in age, but college changes the guy's life, but when he comes back, the girl's life is just the same. She is surprised with a whole different person as a boyfriend. I'm not saying these all fail, but can you see where these two are not set up for success? Love is hard enough without making it harder.
So, to answer your question simply, I believe that a 16 year old should date a 16 or 17 year old for the most part. I also realize that most high school relationships end, so if you are not in this for the long haul, then this was all moot, haha.
Hope that helped!
~TD
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I think 18 or at the absolute max 19.
By the way im 20/female.
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