is it ok for an 18-year-old high school girl to be going around with a 30- year old man?
443223
Yes. Age is a number and providing the reason that both parties are together is not based on reasons other than love (lust?) then there is not a problem.  That is the question that needs to be seriously consulted however.  There is no law being broken and if they are happy then so what. You must also take into account the maturity of both people.  I knew people at 14 who were more mature than those aged 20, likewise now, I know 25-30 year olds who have the maturity of a late teen.\n\n(and no, I'm not a 40year old dating a teenage girl, I'm 22...and prefer men anyway ;-p)
1043056
Again, my answer is dont waste your time and energy on such things at this age.  How old is he?  It could be illegal for sure.  However, this is an act of intimacy, nothing generic as a kiss.  Too many horrible diseases out there and no touching below the belt is a good advice in my book.  Girls today are "too easy" and this act is not something that should be a common or given thing to do.    Worry about graduating and focus on things in your life that will advance you as a person.  Experimentation is all well and good but at your age, these things are a DONT.
416219
There is nothing wrong with it, in my opinion. Even with the stagitory (sp?) rape situation (which im sure will come up somewhere)at least in some states, is that it has to be atleast a 5 yr. difference, regaurdless if someone is under 16. Some may say that is wrong with the age difference, but love has no boundaries, and love is love either way. As long as no one is being taken advantage of or used, then I see no problem with this. I mean, they could hypathetically going to the same school with each other, IOW, highschool, so what's the problem in that? My parents are remarried, one is 9 years older than their spouse, the other is 5. But when you are dealing with such a young age, the only thing I could think would be an issue is the maturity levels that may differ, but even then, that does not justify this being "wrong". so in my opinion, the answer is not wrong.
482946
no, i was with someone that was 10 years older than myself. age is only a number, & in the long run there should be no problems, because you both would be mature enough to know that age is only a #.
425371
That's a funny one.   It has always been okay for an older guy to date a younger girl,  but when the girl dates the younger guy, she is laughed at and jokes made.\nI wouldn't let it bother you.  I would proudly say, "And he's a year younger than me, hope I can still get a young one when I'm 80".  \nAge shouldn't matter, to answer your question.  All that matters is that you are right for each other for however long it lasts.  If you get along, then to heck with what your friends say or how loud they laugh.  if they are really your friends, they'll accept it and have compassion and understanding and not mock you or put you down.  To joke when you gals are alone, well jokes, alone, that's okay.  But to gossip or hurt your feelings, their not friends and never really were.\nGo with your heart and forget what others will say.  The true challenge is finding out in the long run if those friends you thought were friends really were to begin with.\nControl your own life, don't let others control you.\nMany a marriage has lasted eternally with a large age difference and that also includes dating relationships.  My girlfriend is married to a guy that is nearly 15 years younger than her.  They are and have been for over 17 years, a perfect coupld.\nGo for it.................
629503
Well, of course it is absolutely acceptable!!! You're not his councilor any more, are you? A 24-year-old girl cannot be worrying about that in the 21st. century. Stop wasting your time and his, and say yes to this guy.
147584
A bit of a touchy situation from a legal stand point if sex is involved. Ethically, I don't think there is much problem there with a 3 year age difference, if both feel comfortable with the situation. If it is a non-sexual relationship then there are no legal implications, if there is sex going on, then it is "technically" statutory rape and could end up in serious legal consequences. Of course, one should always be careful with any sexual relationship at that age and use all appropriate protection from STDs and unwanted pregnancies.*\n\n*Croni's ethical disclaimer
1107498
46 and 31 isn't bad at all. There is a such thing but thats when the guy is 35 and the girl is in her teens.
105571
I do. Guys my age (19) and younger are usually idiots when it comes to relationships. Am I going to go for a guy over 35? Unless you're talking Liam Neeson or Sean Connery, not too likely. But I'm more likely to go for them than your standard 18-year-old college freshman who thinks it's hillarious to talk about getting so drunk he puked on his new shoes at last night's frat party.
794648
You don't say how old you are or how old she is....It could be okay if both of you are of legal age.  I have a feeling one of you isn't.
85496
It's a matter of personal choice - love has no boundaries... my dad is married to someone 16 years younger than him... his wife likes older men, and he likes younger women.. also, when you are in high school, you may think that it's wrong to date someone who's 3 years older, but then as you get into college you may start thinking it's ok to date someone who's 5-10 years older.. It all comes down to personal preference. So long as it's not like you're under 18 years old or dating someone in your own family! That's considered unethical in many societies.\n\nMore answers to your question in the link below.
180598
As long as you are both of leagal age. There is no problem with it!
1135564
yes if it's just in a friendly manner, but NO if it's relationship-wise.  If you are over the age of 18 you should not be in a relationship with anyone under the age of 18.  But it's okay to be friends with them.  I have a friend that is 15, (I'm 23) but I've known her since she was a baby 'cause her dad is my dad's best friend.  She's the coolest person ever heehee.
409184
Heck yeah!!!  All that matters is if the two people are compatable.  Age is just a number.
338741
if the student is underaged, then no. but if they're both adults & have an attraction or feelings for each other, then why not?
117472
I do not see anything wrong with it as long as both are over 18 and BOTH people involved in the act know that it is a purely sexual thing and that is all it will be,as long as you always use protection, and are not looking to do this kind of thing with a ton of people.
851295
Yes. There is too much age difference. I wouldn't do it