Do you think it is ok for a 17 yr old girl to date a 20 yr old man?

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I found out today my 17 year old cousin is dating a 20 yr old man. I am not happy and have told her to end it immediately. What's your opinion?

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Usually a 3 year age gap would be no big deal, but only when both people are over 18 or even over 20. I think at 17/18 you should date someone your own age.

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I have a 17 year old and I would not allow her to date a 20 year old.

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I think it’s okay as long as the 17 year old is mature and the 20 year old isn’t using him/her for sex

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It's only 3 years. Yes, he's considered an adult and she isn't. I met my hubby when I was 16 and he was 18 almost 19 and here we are 21 years later. 😍

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I was 15 dating a 21 year old it lasted 6 years then I decided I haven't really lived and experienced life (asked me to meet him) and 4 years later I have a 1 year old  son. just really depends on the situation in not against it if the guys intentions are not ill

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If you're her cousin it's none if your business this would be between her and her parents.

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I was 17 dating a 20 year old and now we're married so I think it really just depends on the maturity of the two people.

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I was 17 with someone 24, it's not a big deal, most places are of age at 16. also she's your cousin, you have no say in her life and cannot demand ANYONE to end a relationship but yourself, you sound extremely controlling.

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If they were both over 18 then yea sure... but since she isn’t it’s kinda weird

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It wouldn’t be an issue 5 years down the road.. but the maturity level difference at that age is pretty extreme, and the experience levels have a huge disparity.

Do you think it is ok for a 17 yr old girl to date a 20 yr old man?

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