Is it WRONG for a 20 year old guy to have a relationship with a 15year old girL?

Philippines
January 8, 2007 3:24pm CST
Im wondering.. my 20 year old guy friend is dating a 15 year old high school girl. They have been dating for about 2 years now. The girl is already in her 4th year. Is this wrong? because I always see movies that dating an under-aged girl is illegal in LAW. can this be WRONG if they are inlove?
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@jason1287 (151)
• United States
10 Jan 07
a 15 year old girl with a twenty year old man is wrong. love is love and whatever but a 15 year old girl is living out her childhood. to be with a twenty year old would ultimately deny her many of the experiences that she would have with someone her own age. statutory rape aside, those five years make a large impact on her life. i think that if your frienr truly loves this child then he should take that fact into consideration.
• Philippines
10 Jan 07
I clearly understand what you and JolinC are saying. It is a fact that they are spending lots of their time together. They go to church,go to malls and other stuffs that partners do. BUT, it is the girl's own decision to spend this "precious" time with my friend. Nobody has ever forced her to do so. So, would you consider this wrong?
• Philippines
10 Jan 07
I clearly understand what you and JolinC are saying. It is a fact that they are spending lots of their time together. They go to church,go to malls and other stuffs that partners do. BUT, it is the girl's own decision to spend this "precious" time with my friend. Nobody has ever forced her to do so. So, could you consider this wrong?
• United States
10 Jan 07
my opinion doesnt matter. if the girl chooses this man then i would not object. but i just dont see how such a young girl could alredy be in love.
• United States
9 Jan 07
She was only 13 when they started dating so how does she know what being in love is. She's probably comfortable. I would say it's sick, but I don't know how I would feel if it were me being "in love" at 15. Maybe they are just meant to be. But I know I wouldn't want my 15 year old daughter to be with a 20 year old man, or any man or boy for that matter.
• Ireland
10 Jan 07
I've reported you rallymercado for that answer because it was extremely personal. Many people here have argued that this is wrong, but you refuse to let us have our opinion. Instead you're only interested in forcing your own narrow minded view down other peoples' necks.
• Philippines
10 Jan 07
hahah. report me if you'd like. maybe your the one who's taking it too personal. Use your brain girl. I didn't think that I should elaborate my comment. but for your sake I will. Did you not read what binacheri14 wrote? He sad that "i wouldn't want my 15 yr old daughter to be with a 20 year old man, OR ANY MAN OR BOY FOR THAT MATTER". I capitalized his response so it could get into narrow minded people like you. I commented that he should not have a daughter because he would only make his daughter's life an unhappy one. Who would not want to love or be loved? Now, do you get my point? And for you saying that i'm one sided?. Have you read my posts in all the people's response? Maybe your one sided. Please review your comments before commenting further on other people's posts.
• Ireland
10 Jan 07
He said 15 YEARS OLD, not that he's ever not want his daughter to be with a man. This is my last response because you're not worth the reply.
@BittyBiddy (2903)
• Ireland
8 Jan 07
I think your 20 year old friend is sad if he can't find someone his own age to date.
• Philippines
8 Jan 07
is loving sad?.. why would you call someone who loves another person a sad thing?.. does age really matter to you guys? i understand what my friend is going through.. he's inlove and is fighting for his LOVE! How could you say that my friend is wrong for loving a girl younger his age?.. kindly answer this simple question.. What if you were in his position?.. would you give up or fight for your love?
• Ireland
8 Jan 07
I wouldn't love a 15 year old. I would have no interest in looking at a mere child in this way. That's the only answer I'll give you. And if I caught a 20 year old having ideas about my daughter I'd give him such a kick up the butt that he'd land into the middle of next week.
• Philippines
8 Jan 07
hahaha. you still haven't answered my question. i pity people like you. people with the likes of you only see things your way. maybe you should think twice before having a daughter. or if you already have, i feel sad for your daughter..
@cyntrow (8523)
• United States
8 Jan 07
Well, in most states it's illegal. But I've never known a 15 year old who really knows what love is. And I wonder what a 20 year old can find in common with a 15 year old. I would personally suggest that he find someone his own age.
• Canada
9 Jan 07
Yeah, but what exactly IS love? Honestly, you can't put an answer to that. Typically it's a strong feeling shared between two committed individuals, but people's definitions of love are different.
• Philippines
9 Jan 07
I definitely agree with you. People have different points of views when it comes to love. Can somebody please answer the question "What is Love?". Maybe the answer can help us all.
@wesker311 (508)
• Philippines
10 Jan 07
i dont think it's wrong as long as they are not sleeping together because she is too young! my sister in law is dating a college guy right now and he is 19! and they love each other! and my mother in law allows it!
@JolinC (175)
• United States
10 Jan 07
Good for her :) It is always nice to have a understanding parent that will let the heart choose the love ones. Good luck to both of them! :D
@fiagbe2 (23)
• Ghana
10 Jan 07
By the state law it is wrong. It is an illegal relationship and they have to stop it.
• Philippines
10 Jan 07
Many are saying that this kind of relationship is illegal in the Law. Let's say.. Two 15 year old or two 13 year old are inlove with each other. Is this also wrong/illegal?
@pendragon (3350)
• United States
9 Jan 07
It's called stautory rape ,in love or not.
@pendragon (3350)
• United States
9 Jan 07
*statutory
@123mosco (629)
• Nigeria
9 Jan 07
is the realationship difine well?if yes u are free.not only define have a good mind set on the ralationship.
• Philippines
9 Jan 07
i can't understand what you said.. care to rephrase? :D
@katisaurus (1038)
• Canada
9 Jan 07
Most states would consider it illegal as the common age of consent is 16. 18 in most states. My boyfriend's 21 and I'm 16 and we look past the age because we're pretty deeply in love. Age shouldn't come between two people from being together, the way I see it. It's not wrong, but it can be illegal if she's underage.
• Philippines
9 Jan 07
She is 15 and turning 16 this October. So does this mean they can be legally called a couple?. and by the way, thanks for your post. Finally, a response by experience.
• Canada
8 Jan 07
A 15 year old does not have nearly the same life experience as a 20 year old. When I was 16, I briefly dated a guy that was 22. He was always talking about his friends being in serious relationships, getting married, etc. He pressured me a great deal to tell him I "loved" him. This is when I realized the differences between us. Yes, I liked dating him. Yes, we had a good time when we went out together and we had really great, interesting conversations. But there was no way I could tell him I loved him. I wasn't at a stage in my life to think about marriage and a serious relationship. I was graduating high school... I wanted to go to college... I had never held a full-time job. I had too much life learning to do. I think the gap lessens as we age and we acquire more of the same points of reference, you know? A relationship between a 25 year old and a 30 year old, in my opinion, is a lot different than a 15 year old and a 20 year old. In one case the relationship involves two adults... the other involves an adult and a child.
• Philippines
8 Jan 07
but that was your life story.. I'm talking about a different story here.. maybe you had met the wrong guy..
@cyntrow (8523)
• United States
8 Jan 07
Oh, and you said they've been dating for two years. That would make her 13 when they started and him 18. Oh no. I see something very wrong there. Definately tell him to find someone his own age.
• United States
9 Jan 07
An 18 dating a 13 is even worce for petes sake a 13 does not even need to be dating yet much less a 18 year old he sounds like a pedifile to be honnest .
@cute15 (339)
• Philippines
10 Jan 07
yes wrong its a child abuse
• Philippines
10 Jan 07
Can you explain why you called it child abuse? Is loving a child called child abuse?
@thekiwi (588)
• United States
8 Jan 07
I think it is wrong...I dont see what a 20 year old sees in a 15 year old...But you cant help who you fall in love with...I guess as long as her parents are okay with it....
• Philippines
9 Jan 07
NICE!Someone finally said you can't help who you fall inlove with. FYI,Their parents know about their relationship. Thanks for your reply..
@fujin1985 (684)
• Philippines
9 Jan 07
it doesn't matter if they love each other. it's a conclusion no one else can interfere with, and it's unstoppable. what matters is what other people might think about them because, let's face it, people think that teenagers don't really feel love but admiration only. and the fact that she's not of legal age yet, many will worry about the consequences like her getting pregnant at a very early age. i do not oppose on their relationship though, but the two should handle their relationship with utter responsibility and care.
• Philippines
9 Jan 07
Why should you care about what others are thinking?.. That is what's wrong in our society. We care so much about what others think. I got your point dude. thanks. ^^
@mansha (6298)
• India
8 Jan 07
Dating underage girls is illegal only if they are physically involved too. Advice your friend against that. he might get in to the trouble if giorl or her parents complain. Theres nothing wrong in innocent romancing if they really like each other.
• Philippines
8 Jan 07
The BEST response i've READ!! I see that people like you still exist.. Thinking outside the BOX!
@egisugiri (842)
• Indonesia
8 Jan 07
It's depend on "how legal this is in your country?. If this legal, it's ok i think. But if isn't, face it! They cannot have a relationship that against the law. Try to wait another 10 years. And it doesn't wrong anymore. LOL
• Philippines
8 Jan 07
I'm from the philippines and this is a very conservative country (i think ^^). I don't know if this is legal here.
@RealHigh (41)
• India
12 Jan 07
Listen dude..Age matters nil in front of love..If lovee is all that u have in mind then nothin else seems to be of any other prime importance..'n also in this case its hardly a difference bout 5 yrs or so,this isnt illegal w.r.t. law in any sense..'n tat too its juss Normal dating rite..
@car0811 (184)
• Philippines
12 Jan 07
If they will be too serious with the relationship and will go beyond what is expected of them to have---I think, that's the time that, I could say, it's wrong.If they both jump into marriage bec the 15 yr. old got pregnant, that's absolutely and undeniably against the law. If they will take it easy and just savour the kind of relationship they have, well then go ahead, have clean fun & enjoy each other's company.
• India
12 Jan 07
from my point of view there is nathing wrong to date a girl of any girl but with her willingness ok dude
@indianfun (136)
• India
12 Jan 07
..it all depends upon how do u read the term"dating as" it has lots of meaning, if u consider dating in term of wrong thing then its illegal otherwise its all ok....no need to worry..but certainly ur in danger of loosing...!!!