is it ok for me to date a guy older than me?

I think the age gap is fine. I'm 18 and my boyfriend is 33, and we've been together 2 years (we live in the UK where the age of consent is 16, so it was totally legal). Age gap relationships are difficult, especially when the younger person is still a teenager, but they can be amazing and very happy.

My best advice would be to not get into a relationship too quickly. Take time to get to know each other first. The more you know about him, the less likely it is that there will be any unfortunate surprises.

There are some things which will make the relationship more complicated. If you are planning to go to college then distance+an age gap can be incredibly difficult. You also have to be aware that he is at a time in his life where he will be starting to consider getting married and settling down, so you might have to prepare yourself for what could be a fairly serious and intense relationship (my boyfriend tried to propose after 6 months together, and I felt guilty for saying no because it was too soon).

I'm not saying don't date this guy, age gap relationships can work really well. However, both people have to know what they are getting in to and be prepared for a lot of problems which can arise. I would say go for it, but be careful and stay strong.

Well it's legal because you're 18, so don't worry about that.

But I would be worried because at 18 and 28 you're at completely different points in you're life. You're probably in your first year of college and he's been graduated for quite some time. You're going to want to go out and have an active social life while he might be too tired after a long day at work. You might be thinking of just a fun relationship while he could be considering a marriage. 18 and 28 are two different worlds, that's why I would never date someone with that big of an age gap. But if you feel like you really like him and you two have talked about where you see the relationship going/what you both hope to get from it, then it might work.

dont listen to "everybody" they have NO idea ---- listen to your feelings your heart ----- i dont know where this ridiculous notion that you MUST be with someone your own age has come from but they are the worst person to be with ----- an age gap is normal and 10 years is nothing there are happily married couples with decades between them ---- if you need other peoples approval then maybe you really dont like him all that much

this "life stages" is also BS there are really two stages to life ---- birth and death everyone is different in the middle

Being Christians I think it's ok. However, i don't know either of you. You have to be strong. 10 years from now nobody will think much of it but, you need to realize he may die well before you. Are you willing to marry a guy that may be dead by the time you're just turning into grandparents? Are you willing to marry? These are just 2 of the many questions that come to mind.

That's a very very very big age gap. I'm no one to judge but my personal opinion would be that it's a bad idea.

I would say it is ok, there is an age difference but you are at the age which is legal so its up to you.

Its hard to say tho, I know many will say no but really, nowadays who is any better?

he has the maturity of an 18 year old girl, is that right?