Should age really matter in a friendship?

Question

I'd like some opinions on this please! :)

I am a girl who recently turned 18. One of my best friends is actually 12, turning 13 this year. I feel like, even at her age, she can really understand me in a lot of ways! I like how I feel like she is a younger sister to me, and I can help her out because I have been where she is, like I have already dealt with a lot of things she is feeling.

The only thing is, maybe it is the mood I am in, a lot of the times we're on the same page but sometimes she can be a little extra silly sometimes. She finds things funny sometimes I just do not understand. I wish sometimes that she was closer to my age, and she is mature in some ways. But sometimes she tries to give me advice on things, and I am not saying she does not give good advice but sometimes I think, "You have to remember she is a few years younger then you are."

Is there anything wrong age differences in being friends at all? I mean...I don't know maybe it's me but I figured I'd ask. Thank you to any answers I can get.

♥Who&#39;sBAD™♥ · Accepted Answer

Hello my friend, how are you doing? 
In my opinion, age does not matter in a friendship. Truthfully, I believe that if this person:
-has a good, positive influence on you and vice versa
-maintains a respectful connection with you and respects what you believe/say/do
-has common interests and is fine sharing ideas/secrets/etc. with you and vice versa
that person can be considered a friend, no matter age difference. Really, it matters what's on the inside and how mature, responsible, and respectful they can be towards you. If this person seems to show lack of respect and maturity when it is needed most, the person wouldn't be considered a good friend because he/she is not hearing you out when you need his/her help. Remember that with ages, comes with different knowledge, experiences, and responsibility, so take it easy when you feel someone younger is saying/doing/thinking of something wrong :-) Tell them what's right from wrong, because it will change his/her life for the better. When it comes with someone older, always keep in mind that the person is older and deserves up most respect. Key moral: Treat others the way you want to be treated. ^^ 
For instance, look at us Y!A users! We are all of different ages and from different parts of the world, but we know that it is the right thing to respect others here. Unfortunately though, many tend to act rude and disrespectful, but even so you should show respect because if one started a rant and you added onto it, no matters would be resolved. 
Thanks for posting this question...peace!

? · Answer

a while back, I too had a younger friend who I told everything too. I didn't see it weird at all because we just got along so easily although I was more older than her. She was probably around 10 and I was like 14 I think, which isn't that much of a age difference.

I think it all also depends on how mature the person is. I am really immature for my age, but there are other people who are more mature than I am :)

If you feel like the friendship is a good thing, then do it. Live life to no regrets :)

Anonymous · Answer

Not if you have common interests and you get along well. If she was a really immature 12 year old then I would say she's too young to be your friend but if she's mature for her age then I see nothing wrong with it. One thing I would suggest to you though is watch what you tell her because if things don't work out with your friendship she may tell a lot of people things about you that you wouldn't want repeated.

Trending News

Should age really matter in a friendship?

3 Answers