[Dating] Is she too young?

[l0stsheep]

So, I just went on a date with a young lady friend of mine and it went great. BUT, I am 22 and she is 18. She's a freshman and I am about to graduate, do you think this is too much of a gap to bridge?

Granted, I know people who are happily married and are ~5 years apart, but they met when they were in their late 20's, after they matured. Should I just forget about dating an 18 year old on the basis that she has a lot of time to mature?

Help me O ABC

[Adam Knowlden]

It would really depend on the girl. If she is really mature for her age, you might be ok. At that age though, crushes tend to be fleeting. I would just take it slow.

[Whey Man]

Well 18 is fairly young...but is she mature for her age? If she's not like most immature and crazy freshman, I'd give it a chance and go for it if you like her.

[Venom]

I'd just let it play out. I think you will find out shortly if it will work or not.

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I'd just let it play out. I think you will find out shortly if it will work or not.

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Cant go wrong with this... The only reason you would call it off now, is because you dont like her. And your just giving yourself a reason to call it off...

[RuSerious]

See where it takes you. I wouldn't dismiss here solely on her age. I have a few friends who met their wives in college that were 4-5 years younger they them and are happily married to this day. I will say this, if you stay together and she stays in school while you move to work, it takes alot of trust to leave her there and not go insane with jealousy.

[Gibbster]

All well said.

When I started dating my other half, she was 18 and I was 25 and we're now going on 5 years together.

Some 18 yr olds are very mature, others are party animals or guy crazy or just plain immature.

[klosey]

if you think she's worth the risk then risk it simple as

[Spectra]

I just started seeing a girl who only just turned 18 last week, i'm 23 (24 at christmas) ... i was very hesitant at first because of the obvious age gap. But age does not define the person. I have known this girl for a few months and she's great... funny, witty, interesting, relaxed... and just generally well mannered to everyone, never goes crazy or acts REAL stupid like a lot of the guys or other girls her age i work with. So i decided to give her a chance, glad i did... she's even more fun and interesting now i'm getting to know her in a closer type of relationship.

Much less of a headache than the last girl i was with (she was 20)... so yes, as i said, the age doesn't define the person. Heck, i'm nearly 24 and feel 18-19 still. You just have to judge the person as an individual and not stick a big ''TOO YOUNG'' sticker on their head.

Give her a chance mate, and congrats. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]



PS - I find girls tend to be a few years ahead of guys when it comes to maturity anyway. Maybe why they like slightly older guys, as in these cases?

Again, good luck. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

[pal]

It really doesn't depend on age. I met a chick that was really really into me and im quite a bit younger then she is but we still connected.

Edit: Oops didn't mean to say it really depends on age. As said age is just a number.