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Age ain't nothing but a number?

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Question - (2 April 2009) 2 Answers - (Newest, 2 April 2009)
A male United Kingdom age 51-59, *ondie writes:

I'm 42 and my new girlfriend is only 17. We both really like each other and are happy when we are together and talk on the phone a lot. The problem is, she's my step-sister and we don't know what the reaction would be were our parents to find out. We are taking our relatiionship very slowly which is fine because I am happy enough just being in her company. Is the big age difference a problem? She says she really isn't bothered and I am fit and youthful (more fit than she is!. ) She's only been my step-sister for a few years but we hit it off straight away.

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A female reader, Emilysanswers United Kingdom +, writes (2 April 2009):

Unfortunately, yes, both age and "incest" will be a problem.

Society is still not very happy with men in their 40's dating girls who are within months of the age of consent. It'll be tough but if you really love each other then you will get through it.

The brother and sister thing will also be an issue. I wonder how big the age gap between your parents must be for one to have a 17 yr old and the other to have a 42 yr old. If it is a big one then they may not worry about yours so much.

But still, if they are married then legally she is seen as your little sister. This is becoming more and more common, especially as people with teenage children re-marry and then expect to be a big normal family.

As I say, it is possible to get through these issues but there will be a lot heartache. You just need to keep going and ignore the problems unfortunately.

I would mention something about your feelings to your parents pretty soon. You could tell them you have feelings for her and if they tell you to stay the hell away then you know it's going to be a problem. If not and then you say you think she has feelings for you, then you can ease the idea in gently.

Good Luck!! xx

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A reader, anonymous, writes (2 April 2009):

She is a teenager sr. Much to young it matters and her parents will be really upset to know you are dating her. What does she have to offer you. You're old enough to be her dad. And she is your step sister. I think I read this today but didn't send u a message. I'm not a memeber so I didn't write but didn't u say something about having naked pics of kids a year ago. And your family would think negative because u got caught last year? She is a miner Sr. Its just not normal plus with the naked pictures of childeren it makes you look real sick. Step sister child pictures on your computer and u have a child. You need help

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