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Is a 16 year old dating a 20 legal?

By Gabriel Cooper

No, it’s not against the law for a 20 year old to “DATE” a 16 year old. The definition of ‘date’ means to go out together to a movie or to dinner or dance. It does not mean having sex… regular or oral.

Is 17 and 20 a bad age difference?

20 is an adult; 17 is not. Therefore, a 20 year old should not be dating a 17 year old. At this time in your life, 3 years makes a maturity and legal difference. If you are an adult dating an adult, 3 years is insignificant.

Is 18 and 21 a bad age difference?

Is 18 and 21 a big age gap for dating? No, not really. I dated my fiance when I was 19 – he was 24. So long as the 18yo is actually over 18, it’s perfectly fine.

Can a 30 year old man date a 16 year old?

This means that it’s against the law for someone to have sex with someone under the age of 16. It wouldn’t be illegal for someone who’s 16 to have a relationship with someone who is 30 – unless that person is their teacher or in a position of authority.

Can a 16 year old sleep with a 40 year old?

This means that it’s against the law for someone to have sex with someone under the age of 16. It wouldn’t be illegal for someone who’s 16 to have a relationship with someone who is 30 – unless that person is their teacher or in a position of authority. So it would be up to that person to decide what’s right for them.

Is 17 and 21 a big age difference?

If you think it’s too much of an age gap, it’s probably too much of an age gap. Think of how you were at seventeen, and how different you are at 21. It’s a big difference. No, actually it isn’t.

What is the oldest an 18 year old should date?

Originally Answered: What is the oldest age an 18-year-old should date? The general rule of thumb is that nobody should ever date anyone less than half their age plus seven years. (Obviously this is a rough guideline, but IMO there’s a lot of truth to it.) So an 18 year old probably shouldn’t date anyone older than 22.