Thoughts on a 26 year old dating a 18 year old?

[Trayalc]

Hey y'all, been a while since I've posted. It's good to be back. Let's cut to the chase: I'm 26 years old, and recently I've had more opportunities to talk to an 18 year old young woman at my church. There seems to be a spark there.

Normally I would avoid such an age group, but I have found her to be different. For instance, she wears head coverings to church due to her own biblical convictions. When I was 18, I was far from thinking about such things.

But I realize an 8 year age gap is not insignificant. A couple of church friends I know have asked me about our budding relationship and seem to support it. I know her parents, and they seem to like me (although I fully intend to approach her father for permission to date her, if I decide to).

So, ultimately I wonder if this would be a wise relationship. I want to handle this honorably. Would appreciate thoughts on this! Thank you.

 

[Cis.jd]

Hey y'all, been a while since I've posted. It's good to be back. Let's cut to the chase: I'm 26 years old, and recently I've had more opportunities to talk to an 18 year old young woman at my church. There seems to be a spark there.

Normally I would avoid such an age group, but I have found her to be different. For instance, she wears head coverings to church due to her own biblical convictions. When I was 18, I was far from thinking about such things.

But I realize an 8 year age gap is not insignificant. A couple of church friends I know have asked me about our budding relationship and seem to support it. I know her parents, and they seem to like me (although I fully intend to approach her father for permission to date her, if I decide to).

So, ultimately I wonder if this would be a wise relationship. I want to handle this honorably. Would appreciate thoughts on this! Thank you.

It's legal. It seems weird/wrong now because she is still a teenager but once that girl starts reaching her mid 20's (or even just 23), that 8 year age isn't going to seem that much of a big deal. It's normal.

 

[enoob57]

The problem does not rear it's head till later in life and eight years becomes a very extensive difference between the two...

 

[returntosender]

I don't see anything wrong with it. They say females are much more mature than men. So you might be the same age mature wise

 

[Clarissa_]

8 years difference can be little or a lot depends on the person, but if she wants to date you and her parents are ok with it, I think you might have a chance to figure out what exact feelings are between you.