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    Jan 9, 2012, 07:30 PM
    Is this legal?
    I am 14 and my boyfriend is 17. Is that legal? And we have been together for a year so far. When he is 18, I'll be 15.
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    Jan 9, 2012, 07:40 PM
    There is no dating issue as long as your (the 14 year old's) parents have given their permission.

    Depending on where you live, there are issues if you have sex, or if he touches you, even through clothing in a sexual manner. In some US states and other nations, he may, depending on age-of-consent laws, be guilty of sexual misconduct or even rape.

    Do date, yes, with parents' permission, but sex most likely, no--he would be breaking the law.
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    Jan 9, 2012, 09:01 PM
    Age is just a number sweety
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    Jan 10, 2012, 04:50 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by imthegiraffe123 View Post
    Age is just a number sweety
    Wrong! First this was asked under a law forum. Therefore the OP wanted an answer that deals with the law. Chuck's answer is correct.

    Second, this age is just a number business is simply a rationale that people use to justify a relationship that is frowned on. The fact is that age DOES matter. At different ages people have different needs, different maturity levels, different phases of life. When one is young, these differences can be huge with just a few years difference in age. As one grows older, the differences matter less and less.
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    Jan 11, 2012, 03:41 PM
    Is this against the Law?
    My boyfriend is going to turn 18 soon and five months after he turns 18 ill be 15 will we still be able to Date? Or is it against the lawand when he does turn 18 we will have to brake up? Ow and we only kiss and stuff we don't have sex or anything but I do get the feeling that he wants to sometimes...
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    Jan 11, 2012, 03:43 PM
    There are no laws, at least in the USA, about the age of dating. You can date but in most states could can not legally have sex. Where do you live
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    Jan 11, 2012, 03:51 PM
    I live in Texas
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    Jan 11, 2012, 03:57 PM
    Please don't ask the same question multiple times. I've merged your threads.
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    Jan 11, 2012, 07:47 PM
    Dating is not illegal. Sex will be illegal. And there's something else to consider. A woman posted this today... https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/childr...-a-626778.html

    Please try to make wise decisions.
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