17 and 22?

enjay22 · #1 May 18, 2008, 12:11 AM

so, i met this guy. and he just assumed right away that i was at least the age of 18. i guess its because i look older then i really am. which is 17.

weve been talking a lot a lot, and were really starting to like eachother.
we went on our first date last night.
and i didnt think of anythinng about the age at the time.
today.. i cleared the air.
and he was surprised to learn im only 17, and said he would have never guessed.

and he thinks he's okay with it.

but honestly, im not sure. im not sure if 17 & 22 can work.
we click emotionally, and i mean.. our personalities are perfect for eachother. and there is a physical attraction as well.

i just dont know about the age.
please, help me out.
should i keep talking/seeing him.. and see if something happenes?
and just hold off on having sex w/ him until im 18?
cause. i havent really been "down" that road yet.
i have. but once.

im just not sure.
i really want it to work.
cause i can totally see myself with him.
so, is that all that matters?!?

thanks =]

so, i met this guy. and he just assumed right away that i was at least the age of 18. i guess its because i look older then i really am. which is 17.

weve been talking a lot a lot, and were really starting to like eachother.
we went on our first date last night.
and i didnt think of anythinng about the age at the time.
today.. i cleared the air.
and he was surprised to learn im only 17, and said he would have never guessed.

and he thinks he's okay with it.

but honestly, im not sure. im not sure if 17 & 22 can work.
we click emotionally, and i mean.. our personalities are perfect for eachother. and there is a physical attraction as well.

i just dont know about the age.
please, help me out.
should i keep talking/seeing him.. and see if something happenes?
and just hold off on having sex w/ him until im 18?
cause. i havent really been "down" that road yet.
i have. but once.

im just not sure.
i really want it to work.
cause i can totally see myself with him.
so, is that all that matters?!?

thanks =]

ChihuahuaMomma · May 18, 2008, 02:38 AM

You are a very smart girl, from what I can tell. It's not okay for a 17-year-old and a 22-year-old to date. I'm 22, and can't possibly imagine how I could connect with a 17-year-old. Nonetheless, this is not about me, it's about you. If you truely like this guy, and he likes you. Stay friends. Until you are 18. Once you are 18, if the friendship grew and went well try your hand at dating, and you'll have a nice platform to step up from. You may learn some weird things about him in the friendship that may change your mind, who knows. It's always great to be friends first. And you two have the perfect reason!! Good luck, girl.

bluerose · May 18, 2008, 04:10 AM

enjay22,

I was reading your post and I thought this girl has her head screwed on. Then I scrolled down to ChihuahuaMomma reply post. Take the advice, stay friends for now. If you don't you can only get hurt. When you are eighteen or better still nineteen or twenty a four or five year age gap won't matter so much. The best relationships are built on friendship. Take it slow and enjoy your life and friends.



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