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How much does age matter?

If a girl is 17 years old....then what is the very oldest she could date and what is the very youngest??? Be sure to give an oldest AND youngest.

Update:

I get what your saying about them getting along. But if you date someone too much younger than you then people may think you are desperate or make fun of you. And if you date someone too much older then people may think that about them and/or think they are trying to take advantage of you. So what do you do if you really like someone for who they are. And you have stuff in common, but there is kinda a big age difference?

Update 2:

I guess I forgot to mention that there will be NO sex involved, so noone is going to jail. I don't want the legal stuff, that's not the issue.

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  • 2 decades ago
    Favorite Answer

    It doesn't matter if you connect with that person and if his intentions are honorable, which is what you will have to decide.

  • 2 decades ago

    youngest 14 oldest 25. but you have to becareful with dating over 18 if you get caught the olde will get in trouble. people found out i was dating a 19 year old and im 16 and he went to jail for a month and a forced restraining order

  • 2 decades ago

    Um! Ya'all are forgetting 17 is under age in most states and the guy over 18 in most states is considered legal age so if she dates a person over legal age her parents can put him in jail in most states.. Ya ever heard of JAIL BAIT! Sike! She better stick to boys around the ages of 15 to 18 years old and let the babies nurse for a few more years and the older boys play with the girls of thier own age and everyone can stay outta jail! (And boys, ask her how old she is. Ask to see legal proof and keep yourself outta trouble that you don't need and want) Everyone! Play Nice!

  • 2 decades ago

    There isn't an age! When I was 18 I dated a 29 year old! BUT I am very mature for my age! I mean, it just depends. If the person is too old/young for you...then you won't get along! You'll have nothing in common! Good Luck!

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  • 2 decades ago

    You couldnt really establish an age; but normally you get along the best with 16-18. There is always a 1-5% chance that you might hit it with some one outside that range.

    Decreasing chances with increasing gap.

  • 2 decades ago

    She should be able to date probably someone from the age 14 to 24

  • 2 decades ago

    17 - 27

  • Me
    Lv 6
    2 decades ago

    it is not good to date too much older and too much yonger for sure, I thin the bes age gap is something like 2-8 years older and 1-2 years younger

  • 2 decades ago

    17 and 17.

    Source(s): Personal experience.
  • 2 decades ago

    I honestly think it doesnt matter. I have dated someone at least 7 years older than I am yet I had not done anything illegal with him. i think you have to go with your heart.

  • Joseph
    Lv 5
    2 decades ago

    Youngest: 16

    Oldest: 20

    The range gets larger as you get older (and more mature).

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