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I'm a 17 year old girl and he's 21... Is that too much of an age gap?

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Question - (20 January 2009) 10 Answers - (Newest, 1 February 2009)
A female United States age 30-35, anonymous writes:

So there is this guy that I've known for a few years, and my mom and everyone on her side of the family seems to like him, so you can call him a famiyl friend, if you will.

I feel that there is something between us, but I'm nervous to go on because of our age difference. (We have so much in common and connect in so many different levels.) It's about... 4 years and I know it matters less and less as you grow old, but I'm curious. To the guys, is that too young in a woman you would like to be with? To women, is that too young to be with an older man?

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A male reader, Skintooth4 United States +, writes (1 February 2009):

Skintooth4 agony auntI'm in the same position as you... I like a younger gal, and we connect on so many levels.

But I don't think that its too much of an age gap. If you two are right for each other and you're noticing it now.... you are way ahead of the game.

I say do what you think is right and let other people judge you as they may... as long as it feels right and wonderful to you then do it.

No one but you can make the decision.. we can just guide you to what we think is right....

All the best : )

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A female reader, NoTHiiNg ReAlLy United States +, writes (21 January 2009):

dude im 17 (will be 18 tomorrow) and i am married to a 33 year old man. the age difference is nothing. just make sure the maturity levels are somewhat the same.

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A male reader, agtorange United States +, writes (21 January 2009):

agtorange agony auntNo way, I'm 18 and my girlfriend is 24.

If anything, I think you'd be making a smarter move dating a guy who isn't 17, the maturity level would be noticable for sure.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (21 January 2009):

nahhh, not at all! Believe me, I've gone 4x that!

And as for it being illegal, check with your state on the age of consent! This is VERY important.

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A male reader, Andy00 United Kingdom +, writes (21 January 2009):

Andy00 agony auntNo, I don't think that is a very big age gap. You're both young so just have fun, make the most of the relationship you have and try not to let the age gap bother you. Who knows? You may miss out on something great, and you won't know until you give it a fair try. I say go for it!

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A reader, anonymous, writes (21 January 2009):

nope its not a big age gap at all.

im 16 and my bf is 20, neither of us has think that age is a problem.

i wouldnt worry about the age gap, its really not a big deal :)

good luck xx

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A reader, anonymous, writes (20 January 2009):

4 year age difference isn't too much of an age gap at all. But is it however a little bit illegal, so if possible, wait until you turn 18 before you start a sexual relationship with him.

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A male reader, anonymous, writes (20 January 2009):

No that's not too young a girl for a 21 year old.

Be careful with the age of consent issue though.

I know America is strict on these things.

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A female reader, Honeypie United States +, writes (20 January 2009):

Honeypie agony auntI don't think 17 and 21 is too big an age gap really. Most girls are a little ahead in maturity anyways. It comes down to what you and he feels. Maybe also what your parents think.

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A female reader, lotus mama808 United States +, writes (20 January 2009):

lotus mama808 agony auntI don't think so. I made a child with someone 10 years older than me when I was 20, turns out, I ended up being the more mature one:) 4 years is not so bad once you have reached the 17 to 18 year old mark. Ask your love intrest. His opinion will mattermore than mine;)

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