I met a guy at the mall the other day and we hit off and I gave him my number which never happens by the way. I knew he was older than me and he knew I am 17 I found out today that he's 25. He doesn't seem to mind. I like him a lot and its been really difficult finding a guy close to my age who can keep up with me mentally. I need advice we've only been talking for five days but I don't want to start something that could lead to heartbreak. If you've been or are in this situation it would be really helpful for your point of view thanks

Ask your mom and dad what they think about you dating a grown man.

25 is a little old when you're 17. I'd say wait until you're older, then you can think about it. Can you answer my question please? Thank you!

I know people who got married and are 10 yrs apart! YOU ARE FINE!

10 years difference is OK if she was 21 or 22.

It is not when one is a minor. 15 and 20 is only 5 years but very wrong, It is not only the number of years but what the ages are.

Sorry wait a couple of years to start dating grown men

I guess you are right... Don't LISTEN TO ME

No your almost 18 years old, every situation leads to heartbreak no matter who or how old. I am in you situation a little bit my partner and I are 4 n half years apart and we love each other dearly. Even though my partner is older then me all my parents have met him and they like him. They no that he won't hurt my and he is VERY protective over me, and I love that I don't no why but I do. Everyone that says wait may be right but we all no very well how often people that tell other people that don't listen. I sure didn't n I love him more that anything. It depends, like I sait every situation has heartace, you just got to take a chance. Your 17, nows the time to be looking and creating and finding yourself not taking caution, beleave me hun take a chance. Just becarful. Don't go out with him stay friends for a little while. On how long that last is up to you, just follow you heart. It may last months weeks days or even hours or the second you see him. Mine it took a few days and I couldn't help it anymore, I kissed him and he got surprised. I guess my body took over because I loved him so much. Follow your heart and listen to what everyone says so you get ideas and no how to handle different situations, just in case but just follow yourself... :)