how old is too old?

[Painted_Indian_Horse]

my mom has this friend named Iggy who i am also friends with. she recently has been telling him (and i don't know how serious she is) that he should date me. this guy goes clubbing and partying with my mom cause they both like the same music scene. he's also taking me to my 18th b-day concert/gift to Scrillex in December. He's the one that told me my mom was saying these things. and he was like "the mom is telling me this? it wouldn't be that hard, i already love you." I 'love' him as a friend. platonically. he understands that, i think. he's never pressed the issue. he only goes as far as kissing the top of my head when he hugs me. he's a super sweet guy, really respectful and everything. i WILL be 18 in a few months, and he's 27.

my question is: is this weird to anyone? i'm kinda confused as to what i should think. cause i DO like him, potentially romantically. is the age gap too big? should i wait before i gave him a shot? :confused:

[Kujiro]

Generally in my opinion, i feel that as long as there is true love, i believe age is always just a number.

Although these are not common sights, and would definately raise criticism by a few.
Couples still carry on with what they wanted to do.

All in all whats important is how do you feel for your partner, rather than how old is he/her.

So the real question is, do you have feeling for him, or do you wish for it to progress further.
It takes 2 to tango, for a relationship to work out, you need 2 willing partners.

Looking past the matching making done by your mum and what not, the answer lies within yourself.
If you find that its worth it to take a shot.
For me, i'd rather try something and regret, then to regret never trying at all.

Remember you do not need anyone's permission to love someone, so why bother what people think.

Good luck
*smile*

[Kdude146]

well what I do when it comes to dating is max 2 years older and max 2 years younger the guy I am dating is 16 he will be 17 in Dec and I am 18

[Unsolvedmind]

Sort of but not really

[Rawrgasm]

its always better if the guys older than the girl but only by <5 years, but if you love eachother is can still work..

[OptimusPrime]

It's up to you if you want that sort of thing and if your family approves that is a plus.

[Love.Hate]

I don't find this weird at all, it's your choice who you date and if you seriously like each other, then why not? You can't help who you fall for, just take things slow and see if this is what you want :)

[dannilove]

well technically you are both adults as of your bday so there is no harm in it. if he realle likes you and your mom is cool with it then why not? if it dont work out then you can always break up. unless you are already in a relationship with another guy atm?

[Eclipsical]

not a huge deal IMO

[acurasrock]

That's too much of an age difference.....10 years difference, your priorities will be completely different. You're gonna want to go to college, he's going to want to get married and have a child. I dont think so, stick to the 5 year rule, dont date a guy over 23 if your not even 18.