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I couldn't care less about the legal age of consent, my personal opinion is that 25 is far too old for any 16 year old - male or female. I don't think that you should date anyone more than 2 years older than you from the age of 16 - 19. anything before 16 should stay in the same age group.If my 16 year old daughter OR son went out with a 25 year old #h*t would hit the fan and heads would roll!!!The older a person gets, it becomes less of an issue. I wouldn't be thrilled if my 21 y.o. dated a 30 y.o., but I'd learn to live it, maybe. []Personally, if I weren't married, 10 years older and maybe 5 years younger would probably be my limit.
Quote from: Carolyn on 17/07/2007 19:29:57, my personal opinion is that 25 is far too old for any 16 year old - male or female. I don't think that you should date anyone more than 2 years older than you from the age of 16 - 19. Anything before 16 should stay in the same age group.Is that opinion based on a gut feeling or can you back it up?That's where I'm having troubleInteresting post another someone. I've kind of stopped worrying about this individual situation. Like in fairness it was just a kiss. I'm still a bit worried about the guy though.Why did Karen W edit my last post?
, my personal opinion is that 25 is far too old for any 16 year old - male or female. I don't think that you should date anyone more than 2 years older than you from the age of 16 - 19. Anything before 16 should stay in the same age group.
Quote from: Boxcar on 18/07/2007 17:42:44Quote from: Carolyn on 17/07/2007 19:29:57, my personal opinion is that 25 is far too old for any 16 year old - male or female. I don't think that you should date anyone more than 2 years older than you from the age of 16 - 19. Anything before 16 should stay in the same age group.Is that opinion based on a gut feeling or can you back it up?That's where I'm having troubleInteresting post another someone. I've kind of stopped worrying about this individual situation. Like in fairness it was just a kiss. I'm still a bit worried about the guy though.Why did Karen W edit my last post?Hi Boxcar - my opinion is based on my personal experiences and those of my childhood friends. All of the girls in my group loved the idea of dating someone older, and some of us did. The majority of us that dated much older men got into situations that none of us were mentally equipped to handle. Some of us were fortunate and didn't get hurt, others weren't so fortunate.I also had guy friends that dated older girls, most of them got their hearts broken.Those are the rules in our house...you date in your own age group! And Nic, before your even ask....BECAUSE I'M THE MOM AND I SAY SO!!! []
Quote from: Carolyn on 17/07/2007 19:29:57I couldn't care less about the legal age of consent, my personal opinion is that 25 is far too old for any 16 year old - male or female. I don't think that you should date anyone more than 2 years older than you from the age of 16 - 19. anything before 16 should stay in the same age group.If my 16 year old daughter OR son went out with a 25 year old #h*t would hit the fan and heads would roll!!!The older a person gets, it becomes less of an issue. I wouldn't be thrilled if my 21 y.o. dated a 30 y.o., but I'd learn to live it, maybe. []Personally, if I weren't married, 10 years older and maybe 5 years younger would probably be my limit.I always love your posts Carolyn, I completely agree with you, but 10 years older, then you would be 10 years younger than them. Surely it should go both ways?
Quote from: Carolyn on 18/07/2007 21:45:16Quote from: Boxcar on 18/07/2007 17:42:44Quote from: Carolyn on 17/07/2007 19:29:57, my personal opinion is that 25 is far too old for any 16 year old - male or female. I don't think that you should date anyone more than 2 years older than you from the age of 16 - 19. Anything before 16 should stay in the same age group.Is that opinion based on a gut feeling or can you back it up?That's where I'm having troubleInteresting post another someone. I've kind of stopped worrying about this individual situation. Like in fairness it was just a kiss. I'm still a bit worried about the guy though.Why did Karen W edit my last post?Hi Boxcar - my opinion is based on my personal experiences and those of my childhood friends. All of the girls in my group loved the idea of dating someone older, and some of us did. The majority of us that dated much older men got into situations that none of us were mentally equipped to handle. Some of us were fortunate and didn't get hurt, others weren't so fortunate.I also had guy friends that dated older girls, most of them got their hearts broken.Those are the rules in our house...you date in your own age group! And Nic, before your even ask....BECAUSE I'M THE MOM AND I SAY SO!!! []Problem is though hun, you're gonna get hurt with any relationship that doesn't work, that's the way of it. God knows I've had my share []Although chatting to some of my mates, they live older women, due to experience I'm afraid []
It doesn't go both ways for me. I wouldn't have a problem dating someone 10 years older and probably would consider 15 years or more, but I couldn't see myself dating someone that much younger. Truthfully 5 years younger than me is probably too much. I know it's all mental, but I would feel like their mom. Yes, if I were single I would be more inclined to date/marry someone older, but ideally we would be within a few years of each other.
All of the girls in my group loved the idea of dating someone older, and some of us did. The majority of us that dated much older men got into situations that none of us were mentally equipped to handle. Some of us were fortunate and didn't get hurt, others weren't so fortunate.
But.....someone in 20's or 30's in MY OPINION is far better equipped to handle that hurt than someone in their teens.
I usually post on punk forums so this hospitality is so alien to me hahaWhat's your game freaks!? [] Only havin a lol