Re: Dating someone older - 8 years -
May 7th 2012, 11:13 AM
I disagree with the above. I answered "Yes, it's illegal" and another "yes".
My beliefs are this: the minor is 14, the adult is 22. How can a relationship survive 4 years (until the minor is of age) to make things work when those two parties are both at different stages of their life. The 14 year old is entering high school, or just finishing up their first year of high school, while the 22 year old is just finishing up college...maybe even graduating this year and thinking about long-term plans. A 22 year old can't do things with a 14 year old because of the age limits, and let's face it: there are needs out there for people, needs that a 14 year old can't fulfill without accusations being made.
I think the relationship would be best put on hold until the 14 year old is of age, and THEN they can see where things lead then. If the two still feel the same way for each other, only then would I sit back and say "I was wrong". But, until then, I truly believe that someone is going to get hurt and I doubt it will be the 22 year old.
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