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He's 40 years older than me, I'm 17 and I love him.

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Question - (28 April 2008) 7 Answers - (Newest, 19 December 2010)
A female United States age 30-35, anonymous writes:

Hi! I am just like this girl here too. I am attracted to a guy who is 40 years older than me, i am 17. He is attracted to me too but not for my body.

We have alot in common, for example, i am into the era he grew up in which is the 1960s and alot more. What can i do to make him notice me even more?

He pays alot of attention to me when we used to talk on the cell phone, he also said he loves me and he means it too.

What can i do? I love him too. Please help!

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A male reader, Dai1986 United Kingdom +, writes (19 December 2010):

I don't know the law on age of consent where you are but if it is 17 then go ahead! I like older men too and have a liking for 60's music however I wouild urge you to proceed with caution and take any relationship you may develop one step at a time so that things don't go wrong and you both can have a happy and fulfilling relationship.

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A male reader, oldfool Australia +, writes (29 April 2008):

oldfool agony auntYou haven't told us much about this guy yet. What's his availability? Married? Separated? Divorced? Has he got kids?

I don't find a 40-year age gap such a problem, but your absolute age is.

My personal view on this is that most girls don't know themselves or what they really want until they're about 25. As a 17-year-old, you're still exploring, understanding, finding out about yourself, finding out about the world. You're not in a position to make balanced, mature decisions about things; you're still experimenting. There's a difference between a 17/57 match and, say, a 25/65 match. The 40 years is still there, but a mature 25-year-old will go in with her eyes open. I can't say the same for a 17-year-old.

A 57-year-old guy should be quite aware of this, and that's what worries me. He fancies you because you're young and cute. He knows you're not really ready for commitment or marriage. I'm sure he has in mind that if he dumps you after he's had his fun, you'll still be young and flexible enough to move on and find a new boyfriend without too many hassles.

There are, of course, benefits to a relationship with an older man. Since he is much older, he's seen a lot more in life and can teach you a lot of things (not necessarily sexual). But I'm pretty sure the prospects for a long-term relationship with this man are low. If you do go ahead, be prepared for the relationship to finish within a few years. And if you do end up staying together, just think: when he's 77, you'll still only be a 37-year-old woman, in the prime of life. I don't know how many 77-year-old men can keep a 37-year-old woman happy.

Anyway, those are my musings on the situation. My advice would be, have a crush on him, but look around a bit more. Try and find someone a bit more suitable for a true love relationship.

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A female reader, Laura1318 Malaysia +, writes (29 April 2008):

Laura1318 agony auntLove is blind. You cannot see his faults .

You could be looking for a father figure or an extension of

your father's personalities.

Time will tell if you effervescent and nascent love will last.

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A male reader, anonymous, writes (29 April 2008):

The mistake is not that you feel something for him. The mistake is what you will probably want to do about it.

I wish people would tell their teenagers that mismatched or unhealthy relationship situations are NOT harmless. They will almost always do some psychological damage to you in the long run.

I'm not belittling what you feel for him. I believe you that the connection & affection between you and him is very real. I am just trying to tell you that in 5 or 10 years you will look back and probably realize it's not as unique as it feels to you right now.

More dating experience will eventually take some of the wonder out of "clicking" with someone strongly. Grownups in this game have learned the hard way that the circumstances are also every bit as vital, and unfortunately that's something that this prospective relationship doesn't have going for it at all. You don't need to resort to a mismatched or unhealthy partner just to experience what you're seeking out of this.

(And if you really think your young hot teenage bod isn't playing any role in the attraction & connection for him . . . whoa boy, you really AREN'T up to this.)

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A male reader, salvation United Kingdom +, writes (28 April 2008):

im not sure its legal till your 18 but when you are go for it love doesnt care about age only people do and really it shouldnt matter what anyone else thinks so go for it and dont let anyones critsms change your mind. Again not sure about the legal side

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A female reader, crownedprincess United Kingdom +, writes (28 April 2008):

Hiya!

your only 17 and should not be getting into anything with a

man who is probably older than your dad!!

im not going to say that you dont know what love it as you

can fall in love at any age but i really do think you

should think this through!!!

you will lose most of your friends, your parents will not

know what to do and might even blame themselves if 1 of

my daughters told me what your saying i would wonder where

i went wrong i really do think you need to be with someone

more your own age! i know it sounds hard and age caps dont

mean alot but hunny you havent even left school yet!

yes he pays attention to you what 57 year old man wouldnt!

you really really need to think this through!!

good luck x

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A reader, anonymous, writes (28 April 2008):

You have GOT to be joking!

What 57 year old man would not be flattered by the attentions of a 17 year old girl. Firm tits, tight butt, smooth flesh and best of all, a wet pussy.

Don't kid yourself love, he wants your body and he notices you for sure! What can you do? Well, assuming it's legal, get in there and enjoy yourself but make sure you're not underneath him when he has his heart attack. Might be a bit embarrassing when the paramedics arrive.

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