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writes:My boyfriend is almost 21 and I'm 17 , we kinda wanna get married. will he get in trouble for Benin with me? Reply to this Question
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reader, Teenage-Rebel  +, writes (5 February 2013):
 It depends on the age of consent for where you live but I wouldn't rush into anything if I were you. Don't rush into sex, don't rush into moving in with him, don't rush into marriage. Especially at 17, he may be the one for you, he may not. At 17 you don't want to make a huge decision which you may regret later, focus on school, university, college, work, spending time with your friends, spend time with your boyfriend yes but don't rush it. Plus if your family and friends all approve then it should be fine but like I said, don't rush into serious things like sex and marriage. Marriage you can divorce later, but something like your virginity (I'm assuming you are or he's your first) is something you can't get back.So think clearly before you act
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 February 2013): It depends on where you live. In some states the age of majority is 16, while in others it is 18. In the state of California, it is legal as long as the age difference is no more than 4 years. So even when you are still 17 and he is 21, it is legal in some states. You can always call up the (non-emergency) police hotlines and ask. They have no right to ask personal questions, and you can always just say that you were asked on a date by a 21 year old that you really like, but aren't sure if it is legal to date him. :)
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reader, no nonsense Aidan +, writes (3 February 2013):
If the legal age of consent where you are is 18 then yes, he will get in to trouble if you’re having sex because he is committing a crime. So this relationship is going to have to slow down quite a bit. Forget marriage for now, just concentrate on really getting to know him and building up the friendship component of this relationship because sex has to be off the agenda for some time, and certainly marriage likewise.
I wish you all the very best.
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