I am 26 year old girl dating a 18 year old boy, is that wrong?

Yes, I can remember my military training, there was this made up person "JODY" who was sleeping in our bed with girlfriend or wife, wearing our old clothes at home and more, we used it in the wording that we marched to. So you soon found yourself just ** KNOWING** the girl back home was not being true

I think she asked about dating him, not marriage. I don't see where she said she wanted to settle down. And once again, I tend to agree with Fr. Chuck that if this were a 26 year old male and an 18 year old girl/woman, we would not label it as creepy. Possibly ill advised, but not creepy. She likes him. It's legal. It may not work out, but a lot of relationships don't What's the problem?

I'm amazed. The military actively and deliberately generates distrust of women back home? That's awful!

I think there is nothing wrong with it.
I don't understand why society keep saying how it's okay for older guys to date younger girls but it's 'creepy' the other way around. I'm sorry but that's just unfair.
So what if he's not mature yet. Some girls find that attractive.
And not all guys are immature.

I know you already wrote that you found the answer you were looking for. But I'm going to throw my 2 cents in here anyways.

I kind of like how some actually mention gender... Cause I def think that if you were a 26 yr guy and he was a 18 (soon to be 19) yr. Girl... No one would use the word creepy! Than again I study gender and gender related topics and this social conception of things (How something's are ok for a guy, but not for a gal... )

Personally I don't find it creepy! At least no more creepy than a 26 year old guy dating an 18 year old female. I am the same age as you however, I'm 26 almost 27 (wooot woot) and I would personally never date someone who is 18. But of course that's me... Haha I won't even date someone who is younger than 24... (which says more about me than anything else I think)

I actually talked to a friend about this the other day after reading a blog about someone who is 18 (female) who has a boyfriend who is 43... And I think that if I brought home a guy to my parents house who was under the age of 20... And one who was still in high school they would def have a talk to me about it and ask me what I was doing...

I also am the kind of person who would think of it as inapropriate for a guy our age to date someone under the age of 20... So yeah...

And yes, the navy situation also brings up soem questions I guess. As well as how long have you know each other etc.

And yes, you did ask about dating and not marrige, and I took that into consideration as I was writting this.

Hope this came of as helpful and not judgmental

Best of luck though!

Roxy

If he REALLY loves you and you him AND if this relationship is not an experiment to boast to his friends later , I say why should you not be together? Talk to him and make the decision. What YOU think is best for HIM may or may not be seen in the same light by him.
Good luck though

I know this is a lot later then your first comment. However I have disagree with most comments. I am an 18 yr old girl in a relationship with a 34 yr old man. And yes he has an established career while I am still in college, but somehow we make this work. It is you two's decision. Not his mothers or any outsiders. My parents are meeting my boyfriend and all they had to say was as long as he is treating you right. Age is just a number. Some people are mature for their age, some are immature and if you can make it work age really does not play that much of a factor.

I know this is a lot later than the original comment. However I have to comment as I disagree with most comments here. I hope you went with what you felt as right and not what others think is right. I am an 18 year old girl dating a 34 year old man. And yes he has an established career while I am still at university, however we make it work. I have full support from all our friends and my family. If his mother cares for him and you treat him right then she should have no problem. Not that outsiders opinion should matter. This could be the person for you don't let others opinions get in the way. You are only 26 and it is not creepy. The maturity thing well it really depends on the person he is and you are. Because someone is 18 does not mean they have the maturity of the stereotypical 18 year old you see on movies.. Age is a number. Not a tag. Go with what you feel. You are two adults. Good luck and I hope you went with your heart. Wouldn't mind an update...