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Is a large age gap wrong?

I'm 17 and this guy I like is 31! I'm sure he likes me as he has told me. I'm not going to get serious with him but his maturity level is about the same as mine because I act older a he acts younger! Is the age gap so terrible?

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  • 1 decade ago

    The problem here is the fact that like it or not he is much more experienced than you are and any 31 year old guy should know better than to go after someone as young as you. Even if you don't see it, he will take advantage of the fact that you are still very naive! It's a fact! There is a reason why it is a taboo subject and you are asking. When you are 31 you will know why what he is doing is wrong. I don't mean to pry but how could you two possibly relate.....really I mean come on...They can put on a really good show to make you fall for them. And of course he will never admit this to you because why lose a chance to control a young girl and not be called out when you are overstepping? At 17 there's no way you can handle something this complex. I'm sure you're very smart, but 31 is just tooooo much.

    Source(s): Dated a 38 year old when I was 18
  • 1 decade ago

    14 years is a massive age gap at your age. He might be acting younger now but at some point, he is going to want to have kids in his life. Are you prepared that he might want then im the next 3 years. You would still have so much to live for yet he will expect you to play mother. My advise, get out there, find someone who is your age but more mature like you. It will be for the best in the long run.

  • 1 decade ago

    Because you are under 21 and really haven't had much experience,I would say yes the gap is too great.If you where over twenty one and had experienced the bar and club scene the age gap wouldn't be as bad.I can speak from experience,younger women are fun,but the age gap is always a problem.

  • 1 decade ago

    don't do anything sexual with him for 6 months to a year and see what he does from there. if he does not try anything and understands you, then he actually likes you for you...however I think it is not a good idea, in my opinion. Reason? I mean he looks a hell lot older then you (i am sure) you still have the set mentality of a high school/college girl, yet he has his career and husband material already (if he is not a sick freak).

    I am 22 dating a 19 yr old, turning 20..and i still feel a bit iffy about it. However, I know we both have a set mentality and we are exactly the same, so it does not bother me.

  • 1 decade ago

    Age is a relative thing.

    Would you think about dating a 3 yr old ? obviously not

    Would he date a 45 yr old? Maybe, if she was fit.

    In 10 yrs time you'll be 27 & he 41 you wouldn't even notice the difference.

    If you really think it's not going to get serious give it a go, then put it down to life experience

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    girl my bf is 34 and I am 20 and we are going out for 3 years now so the gap doesn't matter at all women are more mature then men so go for it if you want its your life and enjoy every moment of it life is short so do as much as you can when you can !

    have fun !!

  • 1 decade ago

    when I was 18 I messed about with a 32 year old - he had more money then me - better fun and bigger toys (cards/bikes etc)

    It was fun while it lastest but it wasn't for long and when I was ready to settle down and get someone steady we split and I found someone new - someone that I can have a proper grown up life with

    So it really what you want - if its just fun then this is the time off your life to do it!

  • 1 decade ago

    Older men are good for lazy people like me. I would bore an active young guy. Granted these are stereotypes, but if you just want to move ahead, play the odds! If you like to stay active, the odds are that young guys are for you.

    Source(s): experience
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    well your age gap i think is fine, but for kids and teenagers like 13-14 liking a 20-90 year old i think is bad

  • 1 decade ago

    Careful u've a limited duration to play games with him since he started long time ago. he gonna be serious about life soon while you still turn to be playing

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