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writes:Hi, I'm 23 years old and I turn 24 in a couple of months. I think I may be on the verge of a relationship with a girl who has just turned 18. Is it respectable to date a girl with this age gap? Reply to this Question
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reader, honestheart +, writes (12 September 2007):
My partner is 31 and i'm 24 so there are seven years between us but we've never been happier. He's the oldest guy i've ever dated but we've been together three years and are getting married in February next year. Age is just a number, as long as you get on well and respect eachother, you should be fine.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 September 2007): I am just about to turn 28, and I have a crush on this 17 year old. I think shes aware that I like her but not how much. I don't wanna creep her out as age gaps seem to make the girls here uncomfortable. I'm not even sure how to let her know any of this.
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 September 2007): I think it says a lot that you even ask the question - i.e. you care about doing the right thing. Trust your instinct and I would say follow your heart and give the relationship a go. Being this aware of an age gap, although its not huge anyway, will ensure you treat her with respect.
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reader, anonymous, writes (10 September 2007): 6 years is alot to me. That teen is still just a baby. But that's my opinon. If she's mature for her age and you somehow can get along, I guess I can't complain that there's going to be a problem. Though I still view 18 year olds, and 19 year olds as babies in my 23 year old eyes as well.
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reader, rcn  +, writes (10 September 2007):
 That's not a bad age gap. What you need to look at before looking at what you have in common is not an age gap, but a maturity gap. Many girls and guys that are 18 are still in their hang out and party phase. If you are in that area too, it's fine, but if you've moved toward the settle down, chill and decide on the future phase, being with someone who isn't there yet can cause a problem
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reader, Emajayne  +, writes (9 September 2007):
 I dont see anythign wrong with age gaps that small. you are both legal, and if you like her enough, should it really matter? For example...woody allan married his adopted asian child who was 18 and he was like...50! my eldest brother was 20 when he dated a girl not too much older than me. she was 16 at the time. this was a while ago. but anyways. he was madly in lvoe with her, and i thought it was cute. we never stopped making fun of him for it. but he was strong and understood.I think u should go for it. just think of the old horny guy dating some supermodel. or ANA NICOLE SMITH!
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