[knocksteady]

I am a 19 year old living in California, and I was introduced to a girl by one of my friends about 6 months ago. Ever since, we started hanging out and we are now pretty close friends. I can tell that she likes me, from what she does and also what my friends tell me. All of my friends say that we would make a really cute couple.

The only problem is tough, she is 16 years old. I have tried to hide my affection toward her just because of this. She tells me that I'm cute, nice, funny, etc. and all I could say is "thanks." I want to tell her the same things, but I am still reluctant if I should be in this kind of relationship. I genuinely like her, and I have nothing but the best intentions.

I need some advice, I want to tell her how I really feel about her, but I don't know if that would be a good thing or a bad thing... What should I do?

[talaniman]

I would hope you realize that she is a teen in high school, and maybe should keep a healthy distance until she graduates. No matter the feelings, yours, her hers, or your good intentions, her parents may not like a grown man sniffing around there teen age daughter. As a father, I sure would NOT!

Enjoy your own age guy, and keep a distance from her. You don't have to act on your feelings, especially if common sense tells you this could be a complicated disaster for YOU!

[Homegirl 50]

Keep your feelings to yourself. You are too old for this girl. She should be enjoying her High School years and you, girls your own age.

[Fr_Chuck]

As long as you have no plan for any sex for a couple of more years. Dating is never the issue as long as her parents consent. It is having sex that will put you in jail.