Young Romance

[aliciapermenter]

So I am a freshman at High school. Im 15 years old and my brothers friend is 17, soon to turn 18. My brother no longer goes to Highschool but I do and I bumped into his friend awhile back and im pretty sure he is flirting with me. He was so sweet when I was younger and he still is quite the charmer. I had never had a boyfriend before and the thought of possibly dating him is kinda weird. On the other hand in that same class I have with my brothers friend, I also have it with a cute guy my age who is super sweet and smart. I can tell he kinda likes me as well. Is there any advice you guys can give me on this?

[Featherdino]

That's a very interesting situation you're in, I would recommend with the person you feel more comfortable with. Age wise I do think that it is a bit weird having a older boyfriend, but I dont really know.

[mick01]

You'd have a lot more in common with the younger guy. And it wouldn't make things weird with your brother and you or your brother and his friend.

[PinkFloyd]

Sorry for being super obvious, but it sounds like you have a choice to make. You could choose this 17 year-old guy you have a bit of history with, so since you know him better, things might fall into place easier. You said you felt kind of weird about the thought of dating him. If I were you, I'd pay attention to that instinct and try and look into why you think it'd be weird.

On the other hand, there's this kid that's the same age as you. You and he share at least once class together, and over the next four years of high school, there's a possibility that you and he could share more classes in the future and maybe even lunch.

[Zachary G]

Having history with the 17 yo is great, but keep in mind that it could make things awkward between he and your brother since they are such good friends and I dont think you would want that to happen, especially if things every went wrong between you.

On the other hand, you have this boy of the same age who you possibly have more in common with than the 17yo. Getting to know him better might be worth your while because you wont have the connection to your brother.

[Katie2003]

Go with the one you like the most. I've dated both older and younger people and age does not need to define a relationship. My most successful relationships have been with someone a few years older than me. I'm currently dating both a 19 year old and a 12 year old, both girls, and I'm 15 and in 10th grade this year.

[ska8er]

Id concentrate on the cute super
sweet smart crush who has a crush
on u.

[aliciapermenter]

Thank you guys so much. I have not made up my mind, but I like the ideas I saw. This really inspired me!

[Shamal]

Go out with the person you like best. If you and the guy your age have more in common and get along better, go with him.

[INACTIVEchaosphere]

So I am a freshman at High school. Im 15 years old and my brothers friend is 17, soon to turn 18. My brother no longer goes to Highschool but I do and I bumped into his friend awhile back and im pretty sure he is flirting with me. He was so sweet when I was younger and he still is quite the charmer. I had never had a boyfriend before and the thought of possibly dating him is kinda weird. On the other hand in that same class I have with my brothers friend, I also have it with a cute guy my age who is super sweet and smart. I can tell he kinda likes me as well. Is there any advice you guys can give me on this?

I would be cautious with your brother's friend. I obviously don't know them but just statistically speaking he's a bit more likely to take advantage of you in one way or another. Besides, if your brain instinctively thinks the thought of dating him's a little weird, it's best to heed that sensibility. Based on the minimal knowledge I have, I would imagine that the guy that you regularly see and who is closer to your age has a better chance of working out in the best interest of everyone involved but even if I knew your situation personally I wouldn't tell you how to live your life. Just something to think about. :)

[Gazebo]

I wouldn’t try to force anything, get to know that guy that’s your age first before attempting a relationship. This should go for anyone that you like and not just this one guy, you don’t want to be trapped in a bad relationship. Also if you are uncomfortable at the thought of being in a relationship with your brother’s friend then don’t be in one with him, you are by no means obliged to do so.

[lovelylongboy333]

nah it's fine, it's only 3 year gap, people don't moan about a 43 year old going out with a 40 year old