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Age Difference
Does Age Matter?
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kylie07


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I don't think age matters in most cases.  I mean it is two years, if it was like 20 years it would bw a different story.  The only thing you have to think about is that when you go to college it is like a whole different world for him and you too.  Even though it may be only 30 minutes away that can be a huge amount when he is in college and has loads of homework to do and college parties to go to.  


I hope that everything works out for you guys!

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Usher


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Um....2 me, age does matter in some circumstances. For example, if someone is 18/17/19 yr. old and is a Senior tryin' 2 get wit someone who is a Freshman or even in Middle School, that aint right 2 me. I think if your that old u need to quit bein' a pervert and get someone your age, lol. (No offense)....Although in some cases, as in, if youv'e known this person for a really long time and you both have strong feelings for each other than in my opinion its o.k....but, if your (A senior or out of school and tryin' 2 get with someone way under age, quit bein' nasty and get someone your own age, that goes for both "sex's")

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icebam


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As we get older the age difference seems to not matter.  At least not as much.  There is more of a difference in a 19 year old, dating a 16 year old.  They are at different places in life, though the age difference is small.   The difference between a 35 year old dating a 30 year old is five years, but they are probally on the same page as far as life experience goes.  Nobody looks twice at a 50 year old seeing a 40 year old.  As we get older it won't matter as much.

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TheresaAshley


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I've changed my view on this topic.. YOUR age differences arent bad.. My BEST friend is dating a 30 year old.. I'm not sure how legal that is..

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Hey, If the chemistry is there than things will work out between you as for the distance if you truly love the guy than things will work out best of luck to ya!

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azn kitty


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i dont think it matter....would it matter if the girlfriend was older than the boyfriend??  ;)  i'm 21 n my bf is 18...overall...i dont think age matters...but it does depends as well...:)

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BADASS

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It all depends on your maturity, and you better hope no one finds out about you and your 18 y.o. boyfriend, my friend almost got busted for statchetory rape, so watch it. ;)

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gee bee


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age never matters in love.
its only numbers.


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AdonisLuV


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I do not believe that age matters at all, My best Friend is 19 and her Fiance' is 31.

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CDE


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I'd like to toss out an opinion from someone on the other side.

I've seen many responses that basically contain "OMG, sick", etc.

Love is an extremely powerful emotion, perhaps the most powerful besides anger, and based on that, it's easy to see why a lot of these relationships exist.

I myself have quite strong emotional ties to someone conserably younger than I am, (try 14 years difference.) They, (the emotions,) took an insanely long time to develop, but alas, they did. It's an emotional state that I think both parties have to be in for it to really work. I agree 100% that the younger party has to mature a bit more, but if you take that into account, and they understand that you're doing so, then everything's fine.

A lot of people discount true love based on factors that really don't apply to every situation. I had no intention of fallling in love, and neither did she.  I'm sure the stories above me will fall into the same category.

I guess it boils down to this. If it's genuine, and I mean GENUINE, then more power to you. I wish you the best of luck. You're walking the the most of grey areas whereas you're not only dealing with maturity, but emotional and physical growth., and more likely than not, you're heading for a fall. I was lucky, and found someone I can connect with.

I think therefore, that my case was pure luck.

(Edited by CDE at 6:49 pm on Oct. 17, 2004)

(Edited by CDE at 7:08 pm on Oct. 17, 2004)


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frebbiezadyke


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blah
its not about age, becouse age is simply a number its all about the maturty level of the people in the relationship
i am 15 and have only been with people at least 4 years older then me and up to 25 years older then me
i like older men, but thats jsut my person thoughts on the subject
however the law is a differant story

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HappyConsumer


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see thats just insane. 25 years is a major difference, even if someones 25 and the others 50. it's huge. I am 18 and though i have never dated a girl who was more than a few months younger than me...but i would date a 15 year old. depends on the 15 year old. This 15 year old girl i know, is like the most perect girl in the world, were only friends but i could see dating her if it interested me. Some 15 year olds are quite mature. Nothing under 15 though, for me. there's some major differences between a 14 and an 18 year old.

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frebbiezadyke


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thats what great abotuopinion ;)

i cant help it i like my pedo's

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CDE


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Edit: In response to Linkinparkgrl103's question, which I don't see yet.

I don't, but that's just me.

New millenium, new rules...

The distance is going to hurt you more than anything. Age is the least of your worries.

(Edited by CDE at 9:45 pm on Oct. 18, 2004)


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SiLeNtoBsEsSiOn06


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Quote: from JeSsIcA86 at 3:43 pm on Sep. 25, 2004

Quote: from rebelion at 10:59 am on Sep. 25, 2004

There's not much of a maturity difference between 18 and 16.Nah it doesn't matter;you both like each other right?

Then go for it.


Hummm...a sophomore in high school (or even a junior) with a freshman in college.  This is completely different.  One is worried about driving and the friday football game, while the other is worried about life decisions including marriage.  

Hey but maybe that is just who I am, I am sure that there are many 18 year olds that are still concerned with picking their nose.

As I said before age is not that big of a factor with the older you get, but the younger you are the more age takes a role.  Every situation is different and so only the individual can tell.


um alright i dont think when your 18 your thinking about marriage.. im 16 about to be 17 and a junior in high school and i dated a 18 year old and yeah he wasnt thinking about marriage at all.. but i think its better when female is dating an older man it just doesnt look good when ur a older female dating a younger man.. i just dont think thats all good.. but i dont think 2 years is that bad... and when you get older two years wont be bad at all.. but seriously i dont think when your 18 your thinking of marriage thats a while ahead


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