I'm 26 and my girlfriend is 17?

[Anonymous]

If we are both on the same spiritual levels and have the same morals (no selfish intent; or what society stereotyped intents).. .Is there really an issue with the age gap? I am 26, but still feel like 20!

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+1 y

Okay, already consulted the law..its legal! in my state you can be 16 and date a 65 year old.


All legality issues set aside, WHAT is the real issues with dating a 17 year old, who is 2 months from 18. . .hah

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+1 y

There is not an issue.

[tritonemelody]

you should be really careful considering your girlfriend is 17. Age may not be anything but a number but until she is 18 it IS important. Age gaps aren't a big deal, in my opinion, once you hit your 20s but dating a 17 year old, morals and spiritual levels set aside, may not be the best idea.

[Asker]

Why not? If maturity level on her part is up to speed, and her being a level-headed girl... understanding the outside and inside of what it means to date a 26 year old. . .

[tritonemelody]

Has she had the chance to experience the world (as cliche as it sounds)? sure she may be mature and level headed but keep in mind that she IS only 17. The last part of my answer wasn't a legal issue but rather just to have you keep yourself in reality - what's going to happen when she decides she wants to live like an 18 year old? Legal issue set aside (since it is not a problem according to your state) it's on you to tell whether or not you feel she is mature enough.

[l-hedoniste]

The law's the law. No matter what our feelings, it only takes one disagreeable neighbor to cause great ruin. Be cautious.

[Anonymous]

Its called 17 will get you 20 one more year then you will be good.

[armyant]

Consult the law.