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Asked Oct 14, 2007, 03:53 PM — 16 Answers
This may sound really egotistical, but I've always considered myself more mature than most people my age, or even people a few years older than me. It's just how I am, and how I handle things.

I'm sixteen.

In your honest opinion, how old is too old for a girl who is 16 to date? I thought of this question after I discovered the real age of the guy I like (he's 23). He works with me, and I assumed he was somewhere around 18. I started to like him, not knowing his real age.

And now I know.

I'm just curious to hear what you think. I've asked others, and some see a problem, some don't.

In all reality, I know I have a small chance at him, regardless of age. I doubt he even notices me, other than the time when I asked him how many people were in a particular section of our haunted house (where we work). Plus, I think he's interested in someone else. I know I shouldn't sell myself short, but I have no chance next to her.

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Oct 14, 2007, 04:04 PM
At 16, it's my opinion as a mother, that 23 is to old.
I wouldn't allow my daughter at 16 to date a 23 year old.
With an age gap that large, it puts the two of you in different stage
Categories. What he may be looking for in a relationship, may differ than what's appropriate for a 16 year old.
Also, if a 23 year old man wanted to date a 16 year old girl, I'd be questioning his reasoning and integrity.
My answer is not meant to offend you, it's just my personal feelings on the matter.
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Oct 14, 2007, 06:38 PM


Yes 23 is way to old, no way to justify it at all
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Oct 14, 2007, 06:51 PM
That is kind of weird. I mean you can date people a couple years older or younger(like 1,2, or possibly 3). You can't date someone 7 years older than you. Its not right. You follow me.
I am currently in a relationship and my girlfriend is 1 year younger than me and that's ok. So look for some one your age!
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Oct 14, 2007, 06:56 PM


He is not only too old, but he could get in trouble with the law. You are a minor he is an adult. If he is not paying any attention to you it's because he has no interest in teenagers, and shouldn't.
If you are a mature as you think you are, you will not even try to attract this man's attention.
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Oct 15, 2007, 08:51 AM
He's too old
If you're under 18 he can go to prison for satuatory rape (if you do it) reguardless of if you consent or not, even if he doesn't know your not older than 18.
I think there are other laws too
Men that old, will die sooner anyway....just trying to make you feel better :-)
mehx (Oct 19, 2007 05:17 PM): No. Its 16 for rape   Source:
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Oct 15, 2007, 10:24 AM
At 16, I wouldn't date anyone older than 18...MAYBE 19.
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Oct 15, 2007, 10:41 AM


I want to try and put something in perspective here. I think kae said it best with the point that you are in different stages. A 7 year difference is not a problem when you are both adults, but no matter how mature you think you are or actually are, you really are at very different points in your maturation.

A 23 yr old, would have little in common with a 16 yr old. Their lives their social circles, their interests are light years apart. In 5 years that may be different, but not now. This means that a 23 yr old interested in a 16 year old has some very large issues. The likelihood is he is developmentally deficient or perverted. Either case, its not a situation you want to get into.
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Oct 19, 2007, 05:59 PM
A 23 year old man with interest in a teenager ought to be shamed of himself. He is either after young fresh tail, or he's a loser and can't get anyone his own age.
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Oct 19, 2007, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by xxMystical
This may sound really egotistical, but I've always considered myself more mature than most people my age, or even people a few years older than me. It's just how I am, and how I handle things.

I'm sixteen.

In your honest opinion, how old is too old for a girl who is 16 to date? I thought of this question after I discovered the real age of the guy I like (he's 23). He works with me, and I assumed he was somewhere around 18. I started to like him, not knowing his real age.

And now I know.

I'm just curious to hear what you think. I've asked others, and some see a problem, some don't.

In all reality, I know I have a small chance at him, regardless of age. I doubt he even notices me, other than the time when I asked him how many people were in a particular section of our haunted house (where we work). Plus, I think he's interested in someone else. I know I shouldn't sell myself short, but I have no chance next to her.
I agree with home girl however...
If you do find out that he's single and he starts to see you how you see him I think you should go with but make sure you go very slowly just because it's a high trust factor involved (because he's so much older than you) but if you are just interested in mature men there are people your age who are as mature as yourself (such as myself, but I'm taken)
MOWERMAN2468 (Oct 19, 2007 09:39 PM): is that bob frank, or be frank? at any means, bad advice. one day if you have a daughter, i am sure you would not want her dating someone 7 yrs older than herself. one day you will agree (i hope).   Source:
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