3 yrs younger

[Scarface]

There is this boy that i really like, but the thing is, is that he's 3 yrs younger then me. would it be a bad idea to go out with him?

[Kaius]

Your 17 aren't you Ronnie? 3 years age gap is not a bad thing at all. Im 17 also, my girlfriends 14. Age effects nothing, its just a number. I say go for it. If the feelings are all there, you shouldn't let a small age gap stop you, whatever any other people think about it. Most importantly, how does the other person feel about it?

[Katrina]

As Kaius said age is no bar relationship as far as you both like each other. Go for it.

[Brighter.Tomorrow]

As long as it's within legal limits of your state, go for it. =]

[Scarface]

ok right on guys thanks for the advice...and yes i'm 17

[Pudd]

Sure it isnt, im 3 years younger than my boyfriend =)

[Alex_.-]

depends how old you are

[lesher]

Wait, the TS is boy too?

[spaz]

age is just a number, go for it man =]

[anthonysayhi]

as long as its not against the law in your state then go for it

[Hatsune Miku]

I know your question is already answered but I wanted to throw in my 2-cents. I say, just do it. Age means nothing ( Well... Unless the gap is HUGE ) And I know this is going to sound like Pedophilia, but my girlfriend was 11, and I was 14 and things went just fine ( Until we broke up because of the long distance, but that's another story )

Anyways, nothing wrong with dating someone younger then you. And I don't know if other people think this, but in my opinion, the bond is sometimes alot greater.

[Jess]

there is nothing wrong with that go for it

[Shipley]

That's fine my gf is two years older than me do it

[Jean Poutine]

Age effects nothing, its just a number.

until it's a 30 years old man with a 10 years old girl, right?

don't be hypocritical. age matters, even 3 years. different interests, different maturity, different needs.

[Evermore]

Love knows no race,age or gender.

[Art_dude]

until it's a 30 years old man with a 10 years old girl, right?

don't be hypocritical. age matters, even 3 years. different interests, different maturity, different needs.

agreed. I wouldn't have put it that way, but yes I see your point.

If you were 30 and he was 27, obviously that age gap would be very minor. Anything under 5 years is pretty much not a big deal by most of society. But honestly, relationship dynamics are really different in the middleschool/highschool arena. A three year gap when your 17 is A LOT in comparison to adulthood. Mainly because during adolescence, each year you get older you change dramatically in maturity level, what you want out of a relationship etc, etc. The fact that you'll be a legal adult by next year and he'll just be turning 15 exemplifies that. I know for a fact that even though I was pretty mature at 15, that my maturity level and interests would be far different at 18. Hell, they're really different even now at 17.

Not that I'm hugely against age differences (I'd be willing to date just beyond the five year difference) but I just don't see how you two could have anything in common at this time of adolescence. Again, if you were both adults it would be different, but I think you're both at different places in your life. But I obviously don't know you or your potential boyfriends so I can't judge. That's just my two cents.

[Kaius]

until it's a 30 years old man with a 10 years old girl, right?

don't be hypocritical. age matters, even 3 years. different interests, different maturity, different needs.

It depends on the people at hand. People mature and experience things at different times. I was giving him my personal opinion from personal experience. Differences are also a good thing in relationships, not everything has to be a similarity.

[ShatteredWings]

So it's 15 and 17?

I don't see a problem with that.

17/18 is the high end of the ages I'd be willing to date (i'm 15), but it's not a huge gap

[Obscene Eyedeas]

It really depends on the people involved on their maturity and what they want in a relationship. I think you should go for it ronnie (though you prob have by now anyway) you seem like a nice guy and the differences will keep the realtionship alive believe me having everything in common with the person your with can be the ultimate pain in the ass imo

[Jean Poutine]

oh, by the way, two more words

statutory rape

[The Batman]

oh, by the way, two more words

statutory rape

In some states they allow up to a 5 year gap before it can be considered statutory rape and even then I've read that some states don't even prosecute unless one of them over the age of 21.

[cherry_boi]

a 17 yo typically has a completely different state of mind than a 14yo

there would be additional road block with that relationship in addition to the usual ones....you wont be allowed to be with him legally at some point in ur relationship

you might find his was of thinking to be a little more immature then you would like, cuz he was 3 years less life experience than you do

and as much as he may like you you would totally be the dominant controlling figure in the relationship...even if ur the most passive person, you would still have much more influence on him than he would on you

tread lightly, i would spend alot of time together as friends first--that way you will have a good idea of whether or not you think he is truly worth the risks....

[josh93]

go for if you want and just follow your state and local laws i think were iam at there is something like that.

[taylortheinnocent]

as long as its not against the law where ya live

[laugh-to-live]

I think its fine. Its only a big deal right now because we are young. school and what grade people are in also doesn't help the age difference. but who cares about what other people think of your relationship. go for it!!!

[penn10]

Well, you should think how he acts and thoughts

[Scarface]

Well i think we have quite a lot of opinions here, but i think i am gonna go for it. In the state of Florida does not prosecute or consider what our ages are to be considered Statutory rape i PERSONALLY looked it up. So were not in a bad position.

[penguin13]

Well i think we have quite a lot of opinions here, but i think i am gonna go for it. In the state of Florida does not prosecute or consider what our ages are to be considered Statutory rape i PERSONALLY looked it up. So were not in a bad position.


Good to hear, I think the most important thing is that both of you are happy. Hope everything goes well:D!