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anonymous
writes:Are there any laws that state about age gap dating? person A is 16 person B is 37 can you help? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2008): Age of consent in the UK is 16 (as it is in a civilised country).
You should have no legal worries. As to moral ones... that depends on those doing the moralising.
But so long as the two people understand and are prepared to face the challenges that they most cerainly will, I would wish them well.
If a person can't figure out if they want to sleep with someone by the time they hit 16, then they shoukd just give up... because life gets way more difficult then that.
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reader, JANEnatty +, writes (12 November 2008):
there are not any laws about age gaps but you need to think about what a 37 year old wants with a 16 year old. the 16 year old may be impressed with the 37 year old but he is just massaging his ego by dating a kid. i would be suspicious with the 37 year old and if it was my child i wouldnt be happy
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reader, samsmommy  +, writes (12 November 2008):
 ok from your age, 36-40, it's pretty obvious that you're the one that wants to date a 16 yr old although i REALLY hope you don't. I don't live in the UK so I don't know what the laws there are. But here in Florida you would SO be arrested for that. not to mention it is completely disgusting if you consider she was just being born when you were 21 years old.
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reader, eyeswideopen +, writes (12 November 2008):
 Please explain EXACTLY why a 37 year old man would be interested in dating a 16 year old. I want the details.
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reader, Teacake +, writes (12 November 2008):
 Obviously by your question you know that its wrong for an adult to have interest in a child.
"Dating" would suggest that you might be interested in a relationship that leads to caring. When an adult sets their sights on a child, that is being a preditor who has a selfish interest in children, and you have no concern for the child you have a sexual interest in. If you are able to deal with the truth about how wrong it is as well as sefish, you have to be aware that you will damage the child emotionally.
There is no way possible to have a mature relationship between an adult and a child. I hope this child's parents find out what is going on. Do you really want to ruin someone's life? How many children have you "dated?"
This will also prevent you from finding happiness in an adult relationship and you will suffer many years of loneliness if you seek out children.
This is a power and control issue for you and I sugesst you look deep into your heart and mind why you have an interest in children. Please try to be honest with yourself and look for someone closer to your age.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2008): Nope, I'm in a similar situation myself and it's not against the law in the UK. Once you're 16 you can pretty much do as you please on the dating front, although being young and in this situation with my partner you might get a lot of hassle.
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