What is a good age to start dating/having a boyfriend or girlfriend?
451620
Whenever YOU are ready--it really depends on you
885060
I'm not sure I understand your question.  If you're asking why parents say you need to have a boyfriend when your 16, my answer is they don't.  I'm a mom and I would never insist my child should have a boyfriend at any age.  She'll date when she's ready and not a day sooner.
371286
its different for every age. if you are 13 then no one over 15. if you are 14 then no one over 16. if you are 15 or 16 no one over 18. if you are 17 then no one over 20. if you are 18 then no one over 25. after that then you are on your own. That might sound a little strick but its always better to date kids your own age just so you dont get in an abusive relationship and get used.
40891
how old are the guys?  I'd be concerned if they were a lot older than the girl.  It's best to go out with a group when you're younger, reserving individual dating until you're older - like 16 or 17
642901
I say 16, or 13 if you do group dates, and parental supervision. Under 13 is too young. Unless u live near them and near a movie theatre etc or whatever, your too young. But there isn't an age really. Well first u have to like a guy, he then has to like you. And then ask you, or you ask him out.
154376
The term boyfriend and girlfriend in 5th grade is not the same as dating.  In 5th grade having a girl/boyfriend consists of talking or IMing.  Dating is a bit different.  And no if you dont want to have that kind of special friend then  no you are not supposed to.  You will know when you are ready.
535903
All depends on you. Society will tell you however that there is something wrong with you if your not with a boyfriend by your mid-twenty's. But its all about you and everyone is different. Just do what your comfortable with..
1086433
11 to date Not necessarily you have to have sex to date. When I had my first boyfriend I was not 11 of course it was a serious relationship. Of course, I didn't have sex or anything else it was just like holding hands, kiss in the check that was all. NO more than that probably it was more like a friend to me. But still at that age you really consider them your boyfriend.
525232
Alright. Here's the thing I never had a boyfriend until my sophomoreyear of COLLEGE! No, I was not a loser. Quite the opposite actually (I was named Ms. THS at my school) Yes, I did go out on dates, but my first date was homecoming at my highschool and that is still a year away for you! You shouldn't define yourself by wether or not you have a boyfriend. Yes, having a boyfriend is nice but give it some time. Right now I have the worlds most amazing boyfriend. He is literally a genius (by IQ), he tells me I'm beautiful everyday, he makes me laugh, and he's really cuddly. I'm not worlds most awesome looking girl (see my 360 page), but he thinks I'm beautiful. There is a guy out there for you! He'll think you are beautiful too. FIRST find what you love about yourself and when you accentuate that (physical or inner) others will see it too. Peace and Love and Good Luck!
911604
Wait until you are at least 25, have an education and a steady job, are financially independent and finally...you'll need a girlfriend too.
330868
Midwestern USA female\n\nI am about 18 years past my dating days, but back in the day I normally would wait for the guy to call for the first couple weeks of a relationship.  However, if I wanted to kiss someone, I normally did. Once someone said, "I was going to get to that."   \n\nThere were dances you could ask guys--it was expected--never had good luck with those.\n\nMen definitely approached and I usually informed my parents of dates, there were no restrictions--except when I was 17 and was flirting with a 24 year old grad-student--I got a bit of a lecture.  I had a curfew 11 on school nights and 1 on weekends.  I didn't starte dating until I was 15.     \n\nThere are varied physical intimacy from where I am from. I was pretty conservative.
161396
When you are old enough to realize that evryone is not as nice as they seem. And that some young relationships are petty and THEY DONT LAST FOREVER!!!! Realize that one day your heart may get broken and that one day you might have to break a heart. Start dating when you realize that you are able to defend yourself(both verbally and physically). And the most important thing, before you go out to find someone else, please find yourself. No one in this world knows you more than yourself and no onne should try to tell you anything different.
1167175
As soon as you start dating.  you should only date one person at a time.
593253
I think 16 is the appropriate age.  That's when I started dating.  By then you have a better idea of guys and what they are like.  But I guess it really depends on the individual.  I know I won't let my daughter date until 16.
924933
I think the best time to get a boyfriend or girfriend is.. at least when you're in highschool. you're learning more about yourself.
381988
late bloomer (seems), I was 17 when I had my first official girlfriend, couple of years before I had a Crush-Special friend, nothing on record.\n\nI liked having Friends 1st, then Good Friends, then BEST friends to get to Girlfriends. get to know them.
771515
Especially around your age, I would judge based on maturity more then age.  I've seen people with a 4 year difference have a great, stable, long term relationship.  In general, though +/- 2 years from your age is a good guideline.