How young is too young?
I'm 29 years old and the other day I met this girl at the gym. We really hit it off! I asked her out for a cup of coffee and she told me she was only 17 years old! She still gave me her number though. Over here in the UK it's ok to date anyone over the age of 16 so I was wondering if it's ok if I call her?
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Go for it, but don't call between 9 and 3.30 as she'll be in the classroom and you don't want her in detention.......oh wait, maybe you want to put her in detention :laugh:0
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Half your age plus seven so shes too young by 4.5 years!I'm 29 years old and the other day I met this girl at the gym. We really hit it off! I asked her out for a cup of coffee and she told me she was only 17 years old! She still gave me her number though. Over here in the UK it's ok to date anyone over the age of 16 so I was wondering if it's ok if I call her?0 -
You do want you want sweets..my husbands is 11 years older than me. If you like her, go for a coffee and see how you get on. But I will say, 17 is young, if she was 27 and you were 12 years older that seems more acceptable. But it's your choice..good luck!!
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Thanks for your replies!
But we do have alot in common and I really feel a connection with her. Isn't age just a number anyways?
Especially when it comes to love?0 -
Half your age plus seven so shes too young by 4.5 years!I'm 29 years old and the other day I met this girl at the gym. We really hit it off! I asked her out for a cup of coffee and she told me she was only 17 years old! She still gave me her number though. Over here in the UK it's ok to date anyone over the age of 16 so I was wondering if it's ok if I call her?
You just cheered me up buddy......let me see...my age/2 + 7 = :bigsmile:0 -
I'm 29 years old and the other day I met this girl at the gym. We really hit it off! I asked her out for a cup of coffee and she told me she was only 17 years old! She still gave me her number though. Over here in the UK it's ok to date anyone over the age of 16 so I was wondering if it's ok if I call her?
really!?
she isnt old enough to drink....
her parents are going to LOVE you... in fact you'll probably get on really well given that you're the same age!!!0 -
Shes pretty much an adult. If your both happy go for it. Age don't mean jack.0
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Don't go there man.
Far too young imo.0 -
I'm 29 years old and the other day I met this girl at the gym. We really hit it off! I asked her out for a cup of coffee and she told me she was only 17 years old! She still gave me her number though. Over here in the UK it's ok to date anyone over the age of 16 so I was wondering if it's ok if I call her?
really!?
she isnt old enough to drink....
her parents are going to LOVE you... in fact you'll probably get on really well given that you're the same age!!!
LOL! :laugh:
Her parents are well into their 50s though I already asked about them. Apparently her dad is with the police. :grumble:0 -
Shes pretty much an adult. If your both happy go for it. Age don't mean jack.
Thank you.
THis is what I was thinking.
I mean when she's 30 and I'm 45 is it really going to matter?0 -
Shes pretty much an adult. If your both happy go for it. Age don't mean jack.
Thank you.
THis is what I was thinking.
I mean when she's 30 and I'm 45 is it really going to matter?
yeah I work with teens. Unless she's exceptionally advanced in the life-experience stakes, or you're exceptionally un-advanced, it's a bit dodgy.
29-17 is NOT the same as 30-45 ....0 -
You are obviously second-guessing yourself, follow your higher instincts. 17 years old is a world away from 29. Don't be a creeper, find someone in your own demographic.0
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Shes pretty much an adult. If your both happy go for it. Age don't mean jack.
Thank you.
THis is what I was thinking.
I mean when she's 30 and I'm 45 is it really going to matter?
yeah I work with teens. Unless she's exceptionally advanced in the life-experience stakes, or you're exceptionally un-advanced, it's a bit dodgy.
29-17 is NOT the same as 30-45 ....
But what if we went bowling or ice skating or something?
It's not like I owuld get her drunk or anything like that.
I'm trying to be responsible about this.0 -
I'm trying to be responsible about this.
No, you're not. You're the adult, you need to make the call and back off. Think about if you had a 17 year old daughter and she was going out with a 29 year old guy. Would you be happy?0 -
Shes pretty much an adult. If your both happy go for it. Age don't mean jack.
Thank you.
THis is what I was thinking.
I mean when she's 30 and I'm 45 is it really going to matter?
yeah I work with teens. Unless she's exceptionally advanced in the life-experience stakes, or you're exceptionally un-advanced, it's a bit dodgy.
29-17 is NOT the same as 30-45 ....
But what if we went bowling or ice skating or something?
It's not like I owuld get her drunk or anything like that.
I'm trying to be responsible about this.
Or you could just 'hang out' with her and her mates at the local park while you get to know her. Don't forget the cans and vodka though or her friends may not be amused. :drinker:0 -
Nope. Creepy.0
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Nope. Creepy.
That was rude. If you don't have anything nice to say why bother commenting!0 -
Seriously...be realistic , you know the chances of this resulting in anything long term are small . If thats even what you want .
Ive been in a situation similar to this , ...my friends all thought the guy was a creeper .
GUESS WHAT ? HE WAS .
She has issues that she needs to work on if she would consider someone that much older imo .
It may work in some cases , but this is my oppinion on the whole thing .0 -
I'm 29 years old and the other day I met this girl at the gym. We really hit it off! I asked her out for a cup of coffee and she told me she was only 17 years old! She still gave me her number though. Over here in the UK it's ok to date anyone over the age of 16 so I was wondering if it's ok if I call her?
really!?
she isnt old enough to drink....
her parents are going to LOVE you... in fact you'll probably get on really well given that you're the same age!!!
LOL! :laugh:
Her parents are well into their 50s though I already asked about them. Apparently her dad is with the police. :grumble:
What her parents don't know won't hurt. I say go for it. Just remember condoms you don't want to have to explain her getting pregnant.0 -
Seriously...be realistic , you know the chances of this resulting in anything long term are small . If thats even what you want .
my friends all thought the guy was a creeper .
GUESS WHAT ? HE WAS .
She has issues that she needs to work on if she would consider someone that much older imo .
It may work in some cases , but this is my oppinion on the whole thing .
Thanks. I think I am genuinely trying to do the right thing.
Who is society to say who we can and can't love.
I mean a few years ago gay marraige was out of the question.
Now look!0 -
How late is too late? It's never too late. Give her a ring0
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Seriously...be realistic , you know the chances of this resulting in anything long term are small . If thats even what you want .
my friends all thought the guy was a creeper .
GUESS WHAT ? HE WAS .
She has issues that she needs to work on if she would consider someone that much older imo .
It may work in some cases , but this is my oppinion on the whole thing .
Thanks. I think I am genuinely trying to do the right thing.
Who is society to say who we can and can't love.
I mean a few years ago gay marraige was out of the question.
Now look!
yeah this is you justifying something that isn't right.0 -
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LOL! :laugh:
Her parents are well into their 50s though I already asked about them. Apparently her dad is with the police. :grumble:
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Her dad has been arrested??? Age difference *could* work, but dodgy family!!!!! not so sure :ohwell:0 -
LOL! :laugh:
Her parents are well into their 50s though I already asked about them. Apparently her dad is with the police. :grumble:
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Her dad has been arrested??? Age difference *could* work, but dodgy family!!!!! not so sure :ohwell:
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I'm sorry. I should specify.
He's a police officer.0 -
If you have to ask, then, yeah, she's probably too young. Most 17-year-olds are still children in a lot of ways. Yeah, it may seem fun and exciting now, but are you going to regret it later?0
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At 17 she isn't even done growing yet - mentally, emotionally or physically. And you are supposed to be almost 30 years old? As a high school teacher, the idea of a full-grown adult dating a teenager really grosses me out. There's such an uneven balance of experience and power in this kind of relationship. Most people haven't really found themselves until their mid-twenties anyway. She is far from a woman. Have you had problems developing relationships with people closer to your own age?
(12 years may not be a big deal when you're older, because you both share equal status as adults. For example, 30 and 42, not a big deal. 12 and 24, pervy as hell. 17 and 29, highly questionable.)0 -
At 17 she isn't even done growing yet - mentally, emotionally or physically. And you are supposed to be almost 30 years old? As a high school teacher, the idea of a full-grown adult dating a teenager really grosses me out. There's such an uneven balance of experience and power in this kind of relationship. Most people haven't really found themselves until their mid-twenties anyway. She is far from a woman. Have you had problems developing relationships with people closer to your own age?
(12 years may not be a big deal when you're older, because you both share equal status as adults. For example, 30 and 42, not a big deal. 12 and 24, pervy as hell. 17 and 29, highly questionable.)
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At 17 she isn't even done growing yet - mentally, emotionally or physically. And you are supposed to be almost 30 years old? As a high school teacher, the idea of a full-grown adult dating a teenager really grosses me out. There's such an uneven balance of experience and power in this kind of relationship. Most people haven't really found themselves until their mid-twenties anyway. She is far from a woman. Have you had problems developing relationships with people closer to your own age?
(12 years may not be a big deal when you're older, because you both share equal status as adults. For example, 30 and 42, not a big deal. 12 and 24, pervy as hell. 17 and 29, highly questionable.)
But as a high school teacher are you telling me you've NEVER felt attracted to your students?0 -
Call dr. phil.
Seriously, why the hell would you pose that kind of question on this kind of site?0 -
I have no issues with age gaps but I feel there are appropriate times in life for them and inappropriate times as well. In 10 years that 12 year gap means hardly anything but right now? Way too big. You are in COMPLETELY different phases of life. Now if you were 39 and she was 27? Go for it. 29 and 17 is just too different. What could you possibly have in common beyond anything physical? At 17 she doesn't even know who she is. I'd say it's a bad idea.0
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