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I'm 21 and he's 18! I've never seen myself dating a younger guy with such a significant age gap!

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Question - (16 September 2012) 8 Answers - (Newest, 18 September 2012)
A female United States age 30-35, anonymous writes:

So I have a bad situation. Me and this guy met at a party and we really hit it off right away. We have a lot in common, he's adorably cute and has great style. Well eventually right when I really start liking this guy, he reveals his age to me. He is 18 years old and I myself am 21. Ive never seen myself dating a younger guy especially when there is such a sognificantage gap. So my question to you guys, is would it be wrong for me to date him and weird, or is it something I really should pursue? Ive always liked guys older than me so Im really lost!

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A female reader, maverick494 United States +, writes (18 September 2012):

It's not about the age gap, it's about the maturity gap. Some older guys may still be too immature for you, and some younger guys may be right up your alley. If you match, you match. Don't push this guy away because of 3 years. If you two enjoy each other's company I don't see why you can't date.

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A male reader, daletom United States +, writes (18 September 2012):

At those ages, the 3-year gap is something to consider and perhaps make allowances for, but I don't see it as a major obstacle - like it is at 18/15.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (17 September 2012):

I'm 24 and seeing a guy who'll be 21 in december... just go for it :)

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A male reader, Sageoldguy1465 United States +, writes (17 September 2012):

Sageoldguy1465 agony auntSome age gap. I've gone longer than that between doing loads of laundry!!!.....

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (17 September 2012):

I really don't think it's that much of a big deal ~ I'm 22 and my boyfriend is 25. My Mum is 51 and my Dad is 54. Three years is nothing!

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A reader, anonymous, writes (17 September 2012):

3 years is not a significant age gap. My recent ex girlfriend is 39, I'm 28.

I don't see any issues why you shouldn't give things a go, unless you can't get over the age difference.

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A female reader, YouWish United States +, writes (17 September 2012):

YouWish agony auntThree years is nothing!

I know it feels more than it is, but that's because everything feels different chronologically in high school and college. After that, you might as well be twins if your age is within 5 years of each other.

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A female reader, So_Very_Confused United States +, writes (17 September 2012):

So_Very_Confused agony auntIF you like him and he likes you then go and have fun... if the roles were reversed you wouldn't think twice about dating a guy three years older right? So what's the difference now? I know that folks say that men mature later but this guy may be a good match for where you are... you won't know till you try.

oh and for what it's worth, when I was 21 my fiance was 8

Not that I knew him, nor would I have dated him... Babysat him maybe....

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