Year 10 and Year 8

[Seafood]

So I really like this girl, but she's in grade 8 and I'm in grade 10. I am 15 and she is 13. Would it be ok if I flirt/date this girl?

[Blood]

Middle schoolers can be a lot different from highschoolers. Of course you can date her if you want, just remember to keep that in mind.

[Croconaw]

That isn't a huge age gap, so that would be okay. Age doesn't really matter in a relationship. I don't know why society makes such a big deal out of it. If two people like each other, then they should be able to go out. It would be beneficial to find your common interests. I hope everything works out for you!

[Blood]

That isn't a huge age gap, so that would be okay. Age doesn't really matter in a relationship. I don't know why society makes such a big deal out of it. If two people like each other, then they should be able to go out. It would be beneficial to find your common interests. I hope everything works out for you!

A 50 year old and a 13 year old going out is not really acceptable. Obviously in this instance it's not that major, but my point is that age does in fact matter in a relationship, however much certain people would like to argue that fact.

[ImCoolBeans]

Middle schoolers can be a lot different from highschoolers. Of course you can date her if you want, just remember to keep that in mind.

I agree. Beware, that two year age gap between 13 and 15 is a lot different than it is between 17-19. or 14-16. Some 13 year olds have only just started puberty, and even if they have they aren't very mature at all, where some 15 year olds can be quite mature. I think it's ok if you want to date her, but be wary that she may end up being a little immature for you.

[Elysium]

I'm really going to second Jess and Mike here. There is a reason the cut off for middle school is at that point (8th grade generally being the last year of middle school). The difference in maturity is astonishing.

[Seafood]

So should i like, wait a year, or something?

[CosmicNoodle]

I'm really going to second Jess and Mike here. There is a reason the cut off for middle school is at that point (8th grade generally being the last year of middle school). The difference in maturity is astonishing.

I was about to say this, be careful what you out yourself in for, not only is a relationship a delegate thing, but your opening yourself up too mockery from idiots who will call you a weirdo and a pedo, trsu me, people that idiotic do exist.

[ChrisTJ]

That's nothing for an age gap, go for it! You are best to judge maturity levels. I consider myself quite mature for 15 so I'm looking for an older guy.

[Seafood]

That's nothing for an age gap, go for it! You are best to judge maturity levels. I consider myself quite mature for 15 so I'm looking for an older guy.

Ok, cool. Thanks.

[mrpieface2]

This really isn't a huge age gap. I think it would be alright to date her. I don't see anything wrong with that.

[Melodic]

That's really not a big age difference at all to me. I say go for it!

[Dying Ember]

So I really like this girl, but she's in grade 8 and I'm in grade 10. I am 15 and she is 13. Would it be ok if I flirt/date this girl?

I would say it'd be fine to date her but keep in mind some people might have a different opinion and be stupid about it

[Magenta]

While I don't think it's a bad thing, remember that dating in middle school and dating in high school are very different things. Middle school students are not emotionally or physically equipped to handle the same types of relationships. Okay, neither are some high school students but I'm just saying is that you've got a bit of a head start when it comes to maturity level and life experience, even if it is only by two years. I've seen kids come back from over the summer and end up like entirely different people every single year because those are the most experimental years of your life.

Wow, that sounds like I'm saying don't do it. That's not what I'm trying to say. If you like her, it's no big deal if it's only two years. I'm just trying to say that no matter how long you guys flirt or date for, you're both going through some pretty formative years and those two years of difference may seem like a huge gap or it may not. It's really up to you and what you both feel comfortable with.

[Karkat]

I'm gonna second everyone here who's said to mind the age gap, and add in a little extra: it's ok to go for it, there's not necessarily anything wrong, just don't expect her to be 15.

Now I know that sounds really stupid and obvious, and probably even slightly condescending, but it's important.

Why?

Because I've been there before.

When I was 16, I was engaged to a 19 year old. I've always been kinda relatively mature for my age. He treated me like I was 19; I was not 19.
Up until August, I was in a pretty long-standing relationship with a 21 year old. He treated me like I was 21; I am not 21.

When you date someone older, ESPECIALLY when you're so young (and even a year can be an incredible amount of difference in maturity), sometimes you try to make yourself seem older so you won't get left behind. Just keep her age in mind, and don't just assume that she's prepared for something/capable of something because she SEEMS mature.

[ThatBritishGuy]

I think Jess, Mike and Elysium have pretty much put what I would have said. As long as you keep in mind the age gap, I think its perfectly acceptable for you to go for it. I think a lot of people have been in a very similar situation to you.
However I'd also put that you also have to be mindful of age of consent laws where you live.
As you're older than her, if none of you have already then you'll reach the age of consent before her, and there's a chance that this can cause problems later, depending on the laws of the place you both live.

[Seafood]

I think Jess, Mike and Elysium have pretty much put what I would have said. As long as you keep in mind the age gap, I think its perfectly acceptable for you to go for it. I think a lot of people have been in a very similar situation to you.
However I'd also put that you also have to be mindful of age of consent laws where you live.
As you're older than her, if none of you have already then you'll reach the age of consent before her, and there's a chance that this can cause problems later, depending on the laws of the place you both live.

I probably won't do anything more that kissing I guess.

[ChrisTJ]

Also keep in mind that people change during puberty and teenage years so the relationship may not last long. People move on and start looking for different things very quickly. I would try to explain but just listen to the way the world's best song writer explains it: Taylor Swift - Fifteen :)