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That's not bad, only problem might be a difference in what you both want.
Reply 2
Yay :smile:

5 years is nothing really. As long as you get on well with each other it doesnt matter
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Yes, fine. Just fine. Fine.
That's not bad at all.
Reply 5
It’s only a five year difference, which isn’t much compared to some couples. The important factor is that the two people love each other and want to be together.
well there is nothing illegal, however by posting this, it shows it is bothering you, so if you are not comfortable, and this may not be the only source of any doubts, think long and hard about it, I don't see a problem from the brief post you have made. Saying that if I was the 18 year old, I would feel quite vulnerable.
Reply 7
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well there is nothing illegal, however by posting this, it shows it is bothering you, so if you are not comfortable, and this may not be the only source of any doubts, think long and hard about it, I don't see a problem from the brief post you have made. Saying that if I was the 18 year old, I would feel quite vulnerable.

She may not be uncomfortable with it herself, yet may be wary of what other people may think of her (basically, being uncomfortable with the comments people might make, things people may think, etc.).
Reply 8
Thats exactly the same age group as me and my boyfriend. Me (girl) being 18 and him being 23. I've never even considered it a problem and it never really comes up in conversation. Its only 5 years and we're both adults.
Meh, when I was 19, I was dating a 27 year old for a bit. I never did tell her my age, so I think she kinda just closed her eyes and pretended I was 25 or something. =p It was, however, glaringly obvious that we were both in the relationship for completely different and ultimately incompatible reasons. So, of course, that had to end. And, of course, my leaving her country to return home was also quite a factor. My conclusion is that it can work, but only if you're both on the same page. If not, well, no, it won't work.
That's fine IMO.
Yay as long as their both happy
Reply 12
5 years is nothing, my personal maximum would be 15 years, I'm 19 and generally get on with older people much better anyway and everyone views me as older.
Reply 13
My friend is 25 and his girlfriend will be 19 in August, and they don't have a problem with it, and I don't see why anyone else should!
Reply 14
Depends how mature both of you are.

My bf is 17, and I am 19, yet mentally I'd say he is 19 and I'm 16 :P
Been there, done that, no problem at all.
Andrzej S.
She may not be uncomfortable with it herself, yet may be wary of what other people may think of her (basically, being uncomfortable with the comments people might make, things people may think, etc.).



If, that is the case, fair enough. Normally I wouldn't worry about others opinions, sometimes they are in that particular set of circumstances right, but generally I think u need to follow your heart.

If it feels right, you might be wrong, but you will kick yourself If u don't try.

I mean, other's opinions, that's... well, a factor in most relationships, to some extent, however minor.

It could also be a conscious thought, masking a different subconscious reason, effectively blocking it, perhaps a defense mechanism. One thing the other day, i wish the penny had never dropped! Perhaps not the case, but it could be, I have used age as a reason with only a 2 year gap, but there was more to it in that case, I was protecting myself and ended up splitting up, hence the slight kicking myself.


without knowing more, an opinion on the morals of the situation is all I can give, It's not for me, but at the same time it seem's ok to me, because I know others (happy others at that) in a similar situation. This paragraph may be the only one in my post that you are interested in, and this may be a simple question, I hope it is, good luck.
Phoenix Wright
Meh, when I was 19, I was dating a 27 year old for a bit. I never did tell her my age, so I think she kinda just closed her eyes and pretended I was 25 or something. =p It was, however, glaringly obvious that we were both in the relationship for completely different and ultimately incompatible reasons. So, of course, that had to end. And, of course, my leaving her country to return home was also quite a factor. My conclusion is that it can work, but only if you're both on the same page. If not, well, no, it won't work.


Nice work son!
Reply 18
of course it's not a problem.
Reply 19
nah that gap is fine