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Is Age Really Just a Number ? by colorblind

Posted on October 10, 2009

Alright a friend of mines is 20 and his girlfriend is 16….do you think that is a strange picture …he met her when he was 19. She will be 17 soon if that helps. Do you think he is completely in the wrong….do you think its love….do you think it really matters…?

I myself don’t see it wrong at all because its been a while since I’ve seen him this happy and he isn’t doing nothing but treated her like a queen.

But I want to have your insight and perspective on this ….Because I was having a conversation with a friend of mines at work and he despised the idea of his friend messing with this younger chick ….but i could see why …she’s only 15 and the guy like 21 …..well family leave me your thoughts..daz

  • Chaharra Gilman

    Chaharra Gilman

    I was 15 when i met th elove of my life, he was 14…we lost contact and after 7 years we are now happily married.When they say that love is not known at that age they are half right in the sence that you dont even know who you’re going to be when u “grow up” but experiances in life do influence that.I grew up quickly and knew who i was at 15-So id have to say it depends on the maturity of the situation.My mom was 15 when she had me my dad was 20-they didnt get married but its an exsample that it happens.As long as theres no prematurity in breating the way either of them become adults ( such as a child or marrige before they are sure) i dont see anything wrong w it.

  • colorblind:

    thumbs up the same way i see it ….nothing wrong with it ….i have been around her …and she is different from others her age ….more mature and has gone through somethings in her past that has made her more aware to reality than others her age….and awwww that is so sweet …..and now yall married …..thats watsup truly….glad to hear from you ….daz

  • Hannah Fenton-Williams

    Hannah Fenton-...

    I dont think theres anything wrong with it, 4 years is not that big of a difference if it was 10 years older or more then i might question the intentions but in my opinion age doesnt matter.

  • colorblind:

    Thumbs up to you hannah….and yea if he was talking to a 10 or 11 yr old ….i would truly have be like WHOOOOOAAAA dude R U SERIOUS….lol but really though thank you …..daz

  • Erika .

    Erika .

    it’s a tricky situation indeed…I mean she’s still underage. But if he really treats her with genuine kindness and isn’t in just for a “good time” then I think it’s alright. It all just boils down to their intentions and what they want out of their relationship. But if he’s really happy (like you said) and things are perfectly fine and the relationship is a healthy one…then I don’t think there should be a problem. :)

  • colorblind:

    Yea he truly isn’t the typical guy …just for the ride just for a good time ….he is sincere with his actions….the relationship is healthy from what i kno and see but like any couple it goes up and down…..but to me they shall prevail…..thanks erika for stopping by

  • MarkezzAckui ...

    MarkezzAckui ...

    This is a hard one. What I will say is if it is true love….she’ll be 18 in another year or so……which would make it ok in the eyes of the law….because right now it isn’t ok. Yeah this is a hard one….but I do need to say that first. There aspects to consider as well…..are the families….(namely the parents) ok with the situation? That has a lot to do with it as well…..this is really hard because I do believe in love….and at the same time….age in NOT just a number in this country we live in and a person could really get themselves in a lot of shit behind that. I gotta say it, daz.I have cousin facing some real tuff times behind this very same issue and it’s not a game. As men…..we have to be careful….that applies to women as well….and covers all intimate relationships. Everyday…there’s something in the paper about this type of situation. So like I said…I do believe in love….and if it’s true….then it will stand the test of time. Right now….he ….she….they….might want to think twice about crossing that line because it could turn into an ugly situation.

    this is a hard one….but the law is what it is. I say hard because there are other countries where this relationship would be perfectly ok. It happens all the time. But here…where we are, it aint cool….and on a personal note….it’s not a situation I’d like to be in or PUT myself in.

  • colorblind:

    very understandable …..the folks of both know about the situation and are okay with them going together ….he knows he could go to jail over her but he doesn’t care ….he says she would never tell and get him locked up….how much time could he face? I truly don’t want him to be put in jail…but to me it seems real secure and i couldn’t see how the law would find out about their relationship….but i see where u coming from ..thank yu markezz ….im just trying to look out and make sure he’s doesn’t get himself into anything BIG UPS TO YA …DAZ

  • Chaharra Gilman

    Chaharra Gilman

    Yeah its a sapy love story hahahah i hope it works out for them :)

  • colorblind:

    i hope so to ….he smilez all day now a days……big change …:P smilez

  • MarkezzAckui ...

    MarkezzAckui ...

    your a good friend for doing so…..not sure how much time he could face if the worst happens….it is something to pay attention to though……this is a hard one….man I’m telling you. BIG UPS TO YOU AS WELL!!!!

  • colorblind:

    thanks man really ….and man thats my homie i can’t have him going to jail over something like that …truly…..thank yo u for your words though man

  • Erika .

    Erika .

    Yay for them then!!! May love prevail! ;D haha!

  • colorblind:

    may it shalll…i hopes things remain well with them….thank you again …daz

  • Trenchtownrock

    Trenchtownrock

    I think that is totally cool…if they last when she is thirty he is thirty four and no one will even think about it..one love.

  • colorblind:

    true words dear friend true words …..absolutely

  • Jascie Epinn

    Jascie Epinn

    I think in certain situations age is a number. Some girls want to grow up faster so they go around with guys they are not ready for, some guys want to perpetrate like they’re something they’re not so they do the same. I think both the people in the relationship have to be mature. As for the 15 year old, I can say that I dated a 21 year old when I was 15 and it lasted a week before he got scared someone would find out. If it’s a big deal like that, she has no business doing it. I think we should all stick to people our own age until we can be mature enough to know what love is. I think the best relationship I’ve ever been in, also my current one, is with a boy who is literally exactly 1 week older than me. We opporate on the same level. Some people desire older or younger partners for different reasons other than reaching an understanding which is why their relationships fail. You cannot have a relationship until you understand eachother.

  • colorblind:

    true words and glad to have you give your perspective and insight on the situation …..thank you for your honest and true words…from yours truly colorblind …aka daz

  • RaOrEmraeh

    RaOrEmraeh

    I am going to speak about this legally…while they may not have sexual relations, should they break up and there be bitterness and she claim they had sex, he can be arrested for statutory rape. The age of consent varies from state to state. If he lives in Louisiana, the age of consent is 17. You said she’s going to be 17 soon, and that is good. If they can maintain a relationship more on the friendship side rather than the romantic side for a few a short time, then I strongly suggest that they do.

    Morally, I don’t believe there is anything wrong with the age difference, but it depends on the people involved.

  • colorblind:

    True words dear friend…….yea so far they have been real good together …..and if they do get into a little scuffle he would make it up to her asap ….he truly cares for her …and not like most dudes i’ve seen that would mess with a younger girl just because she would probably be naive and easy to manipulate because of him being older would make her nothing but puddy in their hands….but thanks cass

  • RaOrEmraeh

    RaOrEmraeh

    Hahaha I wrote for a few a short time, which is a contraction of for a few short months and for a short time. LOL. Sorry about that.

  • colorblind:

    lol no problem thanks for your input cass glad to have the words of yours on this subject ….lol truly thank you though

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