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Age gap relationship and friendship

Sholay09

Hello I wanted to ask whether age gap relationships and friendships are actually ok if both people are 18 and over and if they are both happy and not bothered about the age difference. Also I ask this because I am thinking about finding some older friends and an older boyfriend as I am now 20 years of age and I need some advice please?

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  • It is a matter for you really. Certainly it’s legal. I would just advise you to be careful (as ever when entering into a relationship), especially as some unscrupulous individuals may see it as easier to take advantage of a young woman.

    Also, think about what you want moving forwards in life. For example, for me I know that I would like to have children if I end up in the right relationship, therefore I would think about how age differences might affect this and any other plans you may have as you grow older. Basically, make sure that despite the age gap you will be on the same page as time goes on.

    But to be transparent, I have never been in a relationship (I am in my early 20s), so this is just my opinion.

    Older friends are just fine - I have lots of older people I mix with (though I wouldn’t exactly describe them as ‘friends’).

  • in reply to NAS36609

    Thank you for your help and advice but people have got to remember I am not really a young girl anymore but a woman now as I do not like to be considered a youth because I really hate it now as I am now in my early 20s now myself and I just want to be treated as an adult and be seen as one and not as a child or young teenager anymore like for anyone to take advantage of me and to want to be with me as people over 18 are considered adults and should be treated as one and not be prevented from doing what they like as adults are old enough to make their own choices and it is our bodies too. I do not mean any offence either too.

  • in reply to Sholay09

    Oh, sorry for my choice of language, I will amend my original post. I did not mean to offend, I certainly do consider you an adult who is autonomous to make their own choices and that is why I said this is a matter for you. I only made the other point as I know a number of people of our age who have sadly been taken advantage of by older individuals due to their lack of life experience, and I don’t want this to happen to you.

  • in reply to Sholay09

    I wish you the best of luck in finding the right person for you.

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