Is age really a factor??

You need to tell him during the next conversation you have. As darwinluver noted, he can end up in jail. Or if it doesn't go that way, he can still end up with a record. In addition, I concur with her comment that he probably has some idea. Bottom line is that any guy in his 20's that has to date a girl in her mid teens is a loser. He's dating you because he couldn't find a girl his age. Maybe you think he's cool, but he's not. It's good that you're asking - pay attention to the age levels of those who respond. The youngsters are saying it's fine, but it isn't. Anyone posting a response that's over 25 will tell you it's a bad thing.

Now, ten years from now a 5 year age gap won't matter. But 26-31 is nothing like 21-16. Benson and Stabler agree with me.

Honey I thought you said he was a little bit under 5 years older than you. Now you are saying that its a little under 3 years older. That makes a big difference.

Well too me it might matter because your under 18 that means he's pretty older than you so if it works out you guys won't be together as long as you think you would because parents wouldn't like that at all. They probably wouldn't accept it and like that girl said he could go to jail if anyone ever found out your age difference so it's more dangerous for him then it is for you.

Plus older guys since there older want more out of a relationship than you would actually think. Because when ever you tell him your actual age he will probably get smart about it and find that it's wrong eventually. Unless he really likes younger girls n doesn't care than in law that would consider him a molester. So you think about it really hard okay. Cause at the end it's really what you think that counts it's if you think it's right or wrong okay it's all up to you. now...goodluck

I've been down that road many times. It works out. I'm actually dating someone that is 20 and I'm 16. Its not that big of a deal. Maturity level really makes a difference but besides that its not that big of a deal .Its just a number. And if you are willing to lose someone over a number then that's pretty stupid.. and same goes to him. If he is so caught up in your age then he isn't worth it. And as for the jail thing.. It's only illegal if you two are sleeping together. So if you are then be aware that he is in danger.

Well just keep in mind that if he did get into a relationship with you he could go to jail. So in your case age really is a factor. If you don't want to tell him your exact age then maybe you could let him know what grade you are in so he gets an idea of how old you are. Honestly I don't know about this guy, its kinda skeezy if a 21 year old is hitting on a 16 year old. I bet that he has some idea of how old you are already. I know that you will probably just shrug this off, but when you get to 21 the thought of dating or even flirting with a 16 year old will give you a case of the willies.