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ages differences: what's your opinion?
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just a quick question:
what's your opinions on age differences?
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what's your opinions on age differences?
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though saying that i would have a problem if someone over late 20s started dating a 16 year old, taking advantage imo
If someones into grannies fair enough, but peados should have their balls chopped over, eyes gouged out and the 2 swapped round
If they get on really well though, its none of my business
To use Teagans example, a 30 year old and a 42 year old would have much more in common and be on the same level of maturity than an 18 and 30 year old who are 2 completely different generations, the 18 year old being much less mature. The 30 year old could also be seen to be taking advantage.
Not to be pedantic but a 'pedo' has sexual interest in prepubertal children (the term 'pedo' is bandied around far too loosely these days). But you're right, a 16 year old barely makes it into the 'consensual' age bracket and, thus, a sexual relationship may well be frowned upon. But, I suppose, it's horses for courses. I have known 16 year-olds that are far more mature and know what they want than many older people.
Im not saying he had any interest back then, but his position in the OP's life has been quite solid and stable since I think she said the age of 12. Now had this occured with a man of his age that she didnt know so well, would the OP necessarily feel so connected and at ease with this?
And yeah Teagan you're right. Paedophilia is when the kid is 12 or below. When it's 13, 14 or 15, I think it becomes hebephilia. It's still a crime and punishable by law but to a lesser extant than with paedos. Think of Chris Hansen on Dateline NBC :-)
he says his feelings for me has only recently developed in the last couple of weeks..
i'll b 20 in March so really there is only 19 yrs difference (he's 39 soon)
as for my opinion on age differences i really see nothing against it if both are of legal age due to quite alot of family members havin a few age differences between them with my uncle j and his wife k bein the biggest example that i can think of atm..
j is 44 and k is 28 and the have been together for 10yrs, married for 8, and hve 4 children together and another on the way.
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I'm sorry but to me it's just so wrong for an adult man to know a 12 year old and later start dating that kid.
I'm with Suzy, I think age differences can only be valued in context with the two people involved. But I think in most cases, the younger one person is the more sceptical I am of the thing.
And if no one's getting hurt it's not my business. When it comes to relationships most people have to learn the hard way if they're doing something stupid.
What these issues are also depends on the sort of relationship you are looking for too. If you just want a casual relationship then probably the biggest thing to bear in mind might be the effect this might have on family - given he is an old family friend. This isn't something to do with the age gap specifically, but something that comes up as a result of the situation.
However, if you are looking for a committed long term relationship where there is a large age gap then there might be more things to deal with in the future - when you are 50, he'll be nearly 70 for example and heading into old age. Issues may also come up around children - he might want them sooner than you as you are at different life stages - or by the time you are ready, he may feel he is too old. None of these things have to make any difference in a committed and loving relationship - but they are sometimes things that do come up in relationships with age gaps.
We've also got an article on dealing with relationships that may start in various difficult situations which may help
hahahaaha.....
Well I think it depends on the maturity, not the age of the person. And the interest in life and projects.
Lol at the "ONLY 19 years diff"
You were 12 and he was 31...
It is unusual to have such a gap, its less unusual for a 39 year old to want to start a fling with a 20 year old so be careful you dont get hurt.
You will not have the luxury of retiring together.