That age difference is not much, and you shouldn't feel awkward or wrong in any way. There are couples with much larger age gaps, cultural and religious differences so yours is pretty normal. If a girl is legally old enough to have sex and she is mutually and happily with you, you have nothing to worry about!
It is completely normal. It is not a big age gap and both are legally of age, both the age of consent and the age of majority.
If you're looking for a rule of thumb, the standard that I am familiar with is that one can date someone who is half one's age plus seven years. So for a 19-year old, the oldest person that should be dating you is 24.
You're both legal adults so it's completely up to you. The only thing I'd point out is that you're at different stages of your lives - one is still a college student and the other has graduated (or is in grad school). But that's for the two of you to work out.
You are both adults. As long as each of you respects the other person there is no reason you cannot become involved in a dating relationship. The age difference that might make you a little uncomfortable now will lessen over time.
This rule states that by dividing your own age by two and then adding seven you can find the socially acceptable minimum age of anyone you want to date. So if you're a 24-year-old, you can feel free to be with anyone who is at least 19 (12 + 7) but not someone who is 18.
Neither person is a minor. But it could be borderline in terms of life experience and maturity. If the 18-year old is still in high school, while the 24-year old has had several years of experience in working and living as an independent adult, then it increases the *gap* between them.
You'll hear lots of debate about age-gap relationship, especially the more youthful you might be. Would it be a good idea to decide to try? Though only five years between the 2 years, matchmaking when you are 23 with a 18 year-old has extremely significant differences.
For those who'd like to put a number to things, usually, a gap of 1-7 years can be considered an acceptable age difference between adults. People whose ages are within 1-3 years typically do not see much of an age difference, while years 4-7 might begin to feel a little bit more pronounced.
Dating Age Rule. The dating age rule to determining a socially acceptable age difference in partners goes something like this: half your age plus seven (40 = 20 +7 = 27) to define the minimum age of a partner and your age minus seven times two (40 = 33 * 2 = 60) to define the maximum age of a partner.
“[Grooming] can occur at any age, and it has a great deal to do with gullibility, insecurity, religion, and culture. [...] It starts by targeting a vulnerable person, then building trust.”
It's not only not weird, it's really, really common. The real thing to consider (since you're both legally adults) is what life experience you have in common.
The “creepiness rule” states that the youngest you should date is “half your age plus seven.” The less commonly used corollary is that the oldest you should date is “subtract seven from your age and double it.” According to this rule, society should accept a 50 year old man dating a 32 year old woman.
If both feels that they are compatible emotionally and mentally, age gap shouldn't be an issue. Originally Answered: Is 19 and 23 a bad age gap? Not at all, so long as the two of you are mature and you know what you want and what you're doing. Neither of you is under 18, so there aren't any legal issues.
Nothing weird about it. You're both adults and the age difference is minimal. And if you're worried because “the norm” sees the guy being the older partner, don't be.
You are both consenting adults. There is nothing wrong with the age difference. If you let other judge your relationship by age or other factors when you both are happy then you ask for the turmoil they bring.
In fact, it's quite normal. Most college students are around the ages of 18-22, so it's not uncommon to see a 21 year old and a 18 year old in a relationship. Plus, the age gap between the two is very small. Both ages most likely share similar maturity, interests, and goals as well.
A man can also marry a woman who's older or younger than him. What really matters is that they love and understand each other. When it comes to marriage and relationships, age is no longer a number!
As you age, an age gap is going to matter less and less. If you were in high school it would be more weird for someone 4 years your senior to be interested in you. But really, two people in their 20s are in a very similar stage of life. So no, it really isn't.
It's not only not weird, it's really, really common. The real thing to consider (since you're both legally adults) is what life experience you have in common.
Are 21 year olds more mature than 18 year olds? Generally yes, as the brain is closer to it's final state of development at 21 than it is at 18. That doesn't mean that every 21 year old is more mature than every 18 year old however.
21 and 25 are not a BIG age gap. It all depends on how mature the 21 year old is, and the 25 year old. Of course people like 12 and 16 is a MAJOR age gap, because the 12 year old is so young they don't know how mature the 12 year old is, and the 12 year old is not ready for a relationship at that age.
Five to seven years is generally an acceptable age difference. However, there's no single right answer here, as it depends on the situation. As long as both partners are consenting adults, there's nothing preventing you from dating someone significantly older or younger than you are.
No there is nothing wrong with this in itself. You might be an experienced and mature 19 year old he may be 26 year old man-child. The roles might be reversed, who knows. You are an adult and can make your own decisions, if you want to date a 40 year old that is also fine, its your choice.
Now there's a general rule that always starts this game. The equation, of course: Half your age then add seven to work out if someone is too young for you to date; take seven off your age then double it to work out if someone is too old for you to date.