So is dating an older guy is a good or bad idea ?!
Question Posted Monday March 2 2009, 1:47 am
I am a girl and I have been talking to this 19 year old who is not like other guys that I have had a relationship with before...(He's not one of those guys that wants to get in my pants) - he's actually the nerdy/music lover/guitar player type that goes to college and trust me, he's not going to screw me over. Moving on, I am only 16. :( I know it's illegal to date him and all, but he really is the cutest along with being funny and an overall fantastic personality over any guy friend I have. I also feel kind of foolish for liking someone 3 years older than me. We haven't hung out, only talked in person a whole lot. Though, we have talked about hanging out.. Anyways, I know my parents would absolutely go ape shit if they found out how old he is.. If he picks me up and comes to the door, am I suppose to tell my parents that he's 19 ? Or should I lie about it ? I have no idea what to do.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? MITCH.MOORE answered Wednesday March 4 2009, 6:47 am: Hi
Well im from the uk and that is not illegal hear, I'm always shocked to hear how uptight 'the land of the free' really is (no offence) - look this guy sounds really great and I think you would be very upset to leave him behind, so don't! One of my friends is dating a 16 year old and she is 24! I don't think the age gap is at all outrageous! What your parents don't know won't hurt them and if you don't tell them you won't need to argue with them about it. Be careful though - as in don't get caught! lol - Good luck MM
PS - Having looked at other columnists answers I see it may well not actually be illegal in the states so I apologise (on this issue at least) for accusing the US 'powers that be' of being uptight! MM [ MITCH.MOORE's advice column | Ask MITCH.MOORE A Question ]
greatadvise-x answered Monday March 2 2009, 12:49 pm: This guy sounds really nice and he will treat you well. And just think your parents want that kind of guy for you. It not illigal in many places for this age gap, it actully very normal where i come from but i understand things are different in your state. Your parents should be happy if you are and explain to them that he is not like other guys your age he is not only after one thing and he really cares!
Razhie answered Monday March 2 2009, 9:31 am: I don't know what state you live in, but it's almost never illegal to date someone, and at 16 and 19 it would be illegal for you two to have sex in only a few small number of places.
Look up the Age of Consent your home state/country. It's good information to have.
If you do date him, or hang out with him, tell your parents the truth. They will only react worse if they find out later and feel misled. Get out infront of thier concern and you'll be better able to handle it. [ Razhie's advice column | Ask Razhie A Question ]
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