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Post by SharksFan99 on Nov 22, 2017 12:08:13 GMT 10
I can see both sides to this. At the end of the day, age is just a number. If two people share a special bond and genuinely have feelings for each other, you can't deny them the chance to start a relationship, as long as both parties mutually agree to it. Some couples are in such relationships where the age gap between them is 5-10 years, yet that doesn't have any ramification on their feelings towards one another.
However, with that said, I do think there should be boundaries when it comes to relationships. For instance, a 10 year old couldn't date a 25 year old, for obvious reasons. I think age does matter in relationships, however the extent to which it influences relationships depends on the individuals themselves, as well as the context surrounding them and their relationship. Age differences in relationships matter more when the person is younger.
What are your thoughts on this? Do you think age should matter in relationships or do you think people should be able to fall in love, regardless of the age difference between them?
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Post by #Infinity on Nov 22, 2017 12:27:30 GMT 10
I'm all about doing whatever feels right in your heart. So long as there's a level of mutual respect, I don't see the issue with two legal adults being in a relationship, even if they're generations apart. It's different if it involves a teenager and a full-grown adult because the former is smaller and still too impressionable and immature to be fully prepared for hazards, but you shouldn't disallow a romance between two people of vastly different ages simply because you think it's "weird." Maybe the two of them connect in a special way that defies conventional expectations?
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Post by SharksFan99 on Nov 22, 2017 12:36:39 GMT 10
I'm all about doing whatever feels right in your heart. So long as there's a level of mutual respect, I don't see the issue with two legal adults being in a relationship, even if they're generations apart. It's different if it involves a teenager and a full-grown adult because the former is smaller and still too impressionable and immature to be fully prepared for hazards, but you shouldn't disallow a romance between two people of vastly different ages simply because you think it's "weird." Maybe the two of them connect in a special way that defies conventional expectations? I agree with the points you raised. IMO, age only matters in a relationship if one (or both) of the persons in the relationship are under legal age. For instance, it isn't going to raise eyebrows for a 30 year old to be in a relationship with a 40 year old. In contrast, you certainly wouldn't approve of a 15 year old being in a relationship with someone in their '20s.
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Post by rainbow on Nov 22, 2017 12:49:34 GMT 10
Like what you said, I think it only matters if one of them is under 18. I know as someone who is currently 15 the oldest person I would date is someone two years older, (or someone who's 17) but if you're like an 70-year-old man dating a 50 year old woman then nobody would really care. Now if it was a 10-year-old dating a 30-year-old then wtf 
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Post by longaotian on Nov 22, 2017 16:29:32 GMT 10
I would date anyone who is 15-18. Tbh I would feel kinda weird if I dated a 14 year old.
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Post by SharksFan99 on Nov 22, 2017 16:33:43 GMT 10
I would date anyone who is 15-18. Tbh I would feel kinda weird if I dated a 14 year old. Yeah. As for myself, I don't think I would date anyone who is under the age of 17, especially seeing as though I turn 19 in just under four months. I would only date someone who is between 17-20.
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Post by rainbow on Nov 23, 2017 4:37:03 GMT 10
I would date anyone who is 15-18. Tbh I would feel kinda weird if I dated a 14 year old. Yeah. As for myself, I don't think I would date anyone who is under the age of 17, especially seeing as though I turn 19 in just under four months. I would only date someone who is between 17-20. So, you wouldn't date a 16-year-old when you're 18? Especially considering that they're only two years younger and in your age group? Nothing wrong with that, just curious
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Post by Random Star Wars fan on Nov 23, 2017 6:20:14 GMT 10
I had a cousin who was 14 dating a 22 year old, she was almost married to him at 17, but he backed out of it, it was a really weird relationship. I'd say age definitely mattered there. She's 18 now with a guy who turns 19 next month, which is a lot better imo. When you're older, it doesn't matter as much though.
Even though I'm only 18 (19 in less than two months), I would prefer not to date someone under 18, which may seem weird, but I would just say 18-20 at the moment.
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Post by fanofdorks on Nov 26, 2017 3:16:04 GMT 10
So long as both parties are of legal age who cares. tho I do find some one of 18 marrying someone old enough to be their parent or grandparent a bit icky.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2017 3:24:08 GMT 10
I think people that are over 20 it's okay.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2017 4:19:23 GMT 10
As long as both parties know what they are doing, it doesn't matter. My brother is 16 years younger than his wife.
Were I into dating though, I wouldn't date a younger man but that's just my personal preference.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2017 4:22:50 GMT 10
Similarview to most.
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Post by longaotian on Nov 26, 2017 18:57:40 GMT 10
Yeah. As for myself, I don't think I would date anyone who is under the age of 17, especially seeing as though I turn 19 in just under four months. I would only date someone who is between 17-20. So, you wouldn't date a 16-year-old when you're 18? Especially considering that they're only two years younger and in your age group? Nothing wrong with that, just curious Yeah why wouldn't you date a 16 year old?
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Post by SharksFan99 on Nov 26, 2017 19:01:58 GMT 10
So, you wouldn't date a 16-year-old when you're 18? Especially considering that they're only two years younger and in your age group? Nothing wrong with that, just curious Yeah why wouldn't you date a 16 year old? Mostly because of the parents of the 16 year old. Most parents probably wouldn't like the thought of an 18 year old dating a 16 year old girl.
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Post by longaotian on Nov 26, 2017 19:15:57 GMT 10
Yeah why wouldn't you date a 16 year old? Mostly because of the parents of the 16 year old. Most parents probably wouldn't like the thought of an 18 year old dating a 16 year old girl. They really wouldn't, there's nothing wrong with that as she's 16 so your both over the age of consent, that might be a problem if she's 15 or below but even then maybe not.
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