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What should be my age limit when it comes to dating?
ByI’m 18 and I’m a college sophmore living in a dorm room. I have never been in a relationship before. I’m a virgin but I have kissed and done stuff with guys before.
What should be my age limit when it comes to dating?
21 Comments
May 22nd, 2011 at 1:02 pm
whenever u feel ready for it
May 22nd, 2011 at 1:34 pm
This would depend upon the jurisdiction within which you reside
May 22nd, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Id go with 22. Guys at your age are probably after one thing.
May 22nd, 2011 at 1:44 pm
whatever you want it to be. you grown now. but for i’d say 23
May 22nd, 2011 at 2:37 pm
29
May 22nd, 2011 at 2:53 pm
well there really isn’t a age limit. i mean my mom and dad were 9 years apart… i wouldn’t go any farther then 10 though. thats just my opinion. but if your in love with him it shouldn’t matter.
May 22nd, 2011 at 2:57 pm
My personal limit is 3-4 years older
May 22nd, 2011 at 3:46 pm
Yes, DEFINITELY 22, no older
have funnnn :]
May 22nd, 2011 at 4:12 pm
i would think 24 at the most…older guys tend to go after fresh young girls like you because they think your easy to take advantage of. just be careful of who you date and don’t rush into things. God bless
May 22nd, 2011 at 5:03 pm
find the right guy and dont worry about his age if he treats you right and is willing to date you without you having sex with him for at least 4 months (or ideally until married) then who cares how old he is!! You are a legal adult!
May 22nd, 2011 at 5:58 pm
Well, you probably want the boy to be at least 18 just so you don’t get into any legal trouble. I think, since you’re a virgin and you’ve never dated you should probably stick to guys 21 and under. Older guys will be more experienced and might lack the patience you’re going to need them to have. The most important thing I think is to find a nice, patient guy. If he seems aggressive, arrogant, bragging etc. then walk away because he probably will try to pressure you.
Good luck.
May 22nd, 2011 at 6:25 pm
i think the age limit for dating should be middle school. I am a rising freshman and i have been on many dates. Remember the first dates don’t get too serious so it should be fine.
May 22nd, 2011 at 6:53 pm
What ever you want it to be. I know men that go out with women that are 12 years older than them. I know women that go out with younger men than them. Just do not rob the cradle. Make sure that the guy that takes you out treats you like the lady, you are. That is, important !!!
May 22nd, 2011 at 6:55 pm
You’re a big girl now and you can date whenever you’re ready and I’m sure you’ll find a great guy too. And I suggest dating guys your own age like 18-23. You don’t wanna date some super old guy.
May 22nd, 2011 at 7:38 pm
whenever your ready. its your choice. dont let people pressure you into anything of your not ready. and whenever you find the right guy to date. always have open dates if you dont like them then move on, if you do then try to take it a little further. (this is just something from me, save sex for marrige, it makes it alot more special)
May 22nd, 2011 at 8:37 pm
For dating, there is no age limit. It’s about you and how you feel about your partner. The point of a relationship is to love, trust, and have fun with your partner. Theres no age limit, it’s all a matter of when you’re ready. Good luck (:
May 22nd, 2011 at 9:32 pm
Well I’m a college sophomore living in the dorms too. (I go back to school in a couple of weeks. Can’t wait.)…But my personal age limit for dating is no younger than 18 and no older than 22. (I’m 19).
As far as never being in a relationship, to be honest most people say college is an even worst place to try to find one due to most people just wanting to experiment. Especially in today’s society. If you’re looking for a healthy relationship, I’d say hang around the library or join positive clubs that don’t promote drinking or excessive partying.
May 22nd, 2011 at 9:54 pm
For ‘dating’… I guess no limit, but don’t date your Profs!
For a more serious relationship, probably stay within 18 to 22. I’d guess you want someone who will fit in with your friends at school, and a 25 year old who is working a job is at a very different place than college students.
May 22nd, 2011 at 10:25 pm
I’m in the exact same situation as you…same age, grade, and everything. For me personally, it’d be around 21-22. I mean, it all depends on the guy because you shouldn’t turn down someone super just because they’re 23 or anything. And as you get older, the age range can get bigger but for me I just think that’s a good gap because guys older than that will be graduating and moving on and getting a serious job and stuff while you’re just getting into college and finding yourself and your career.
Example, I almost dated this guy a few months ago who was 22 while I was 18. The age difference wasn’t so much the affecting factor because we got along great and had the same sense of humor and had fun. But one of the things that helped to break it up (along more complicated things) was because he’ll be graduating in December, already has a job lined up, and he’d be moving away. And frankly, we could have broken up from that and not stayed long distance and it could all be more hurting and everything. Granted, that wasn’t the only reason. But still…you need to make sure the guy isn’t at a completely different place in his life from you.
Hope this helps!
May 22nd, 2011 at 10:57 pm
What do you think your age limit is? It depends on the maximum age you feel comfortable with =) But I’d say 29
May 22nd, 2011 at 11:47 pm
Most people enter a mentally different phase of their life around their mid-20s. You can learn a lot from dating older, but those relationships can be more exploitive and manipulative by the more experienced partner.
Just be aware that you yourself are forming your own ideas and expectations of love. My only advice is to date people who you wouldn’t be ashamed to say you dated years later. That’s not for the sake of other’s opinions, it’s just keeping yourself to a good standard.