Is age really nothing but a number?

[novacane]

I'm 17, and seeing this guy who is 6 years older ( 23 ) . He makes me laugh , and I have so much in common with him, :wub: , were not dating yet., but I have a feeling we will soon. I'm afraid that since he is older, he might hurt me ( emotionally ).cause I'm so young and innocent. I to afraid to ask, cause I don't want to sound corny or anything. He's not a creep or anything, he's actually just like me.. :what: , I just don't know if I should talk to him about the way I'm feeling, or just keep going and see what happens

[Cassius]

It's rather a commonplace that couples are different ages (my girlfriend is two years younger [although she skipped a grade]).
I believe that age matters to a point. Allow elaboration: if you're 63 and dating a 32 year old, I think that it's too large but if it's your situation, it's much more acceptable, although you need remain slightly wary. But don't sweat it, it'll all work out :]

[fordgtguy]

thats a little weird 6 years at this age is a big difference

[Cassius]

thats a little weird 6 years at this age is a big difference

I agree with my post and the post above

[ksdnfkfr]

I would say 18 and 23 is better.
If he is a bad person then he will be a bad person
whether he is 18 or 23. I think once two people are
adults around 5 years in age is not that big of a difference.
If my grandma had not gotten married to a guy who was
around 6 years older, I would not exist to write this.

[gliderman]

For me age is just a number, ok something like 15 years older would be really weird! Goodluck with your relationnship :)

[Harley Quinn]

It all depends on how mature and how much people can connect with each other. Age is a number, yes. But, there are ages where it's a hell no situation. If you're 16 and this guy is 23, that is a huge gap in mature and emotional development levels. You're both at very different stages in life and it is a hard thing to deal with. I think you need to talk to him about what you're feeling because communication is everything in a relationship, or even friendship considering you both may want more than that. If you're happy and you know that it can work, I don't see why not but you do have to be aware that there is a gap and it is a huge emotional one.

[Blood]

Age is nothing but a number just like prison is nothing but a room. 17 and 23 isn't THAT bad, but it's still a significant gap.

You should always go into a relationship prepared. If you're afraid he's going to hurt you emotionally, you should talk to him about it.

[Myxox]

If you like him and he treats you right, then just take things slow and see where it leads.

[PinkFloyd]

When you're both adults and you're within some years, (in your case, 6) then it's fine. It starts getting weird when you have like 75 year old men marrying 19 year old strippers...