Should my cousin be dating someone this young? She even told me she expects

[SummerStar]

to marry him in the future! WTH? My girl cousin Janette is 23 and she's dating this 17 year old dude who's still in high school. She already graduated though. I'm not sure how experienced she is with dating but is this a smart choice? The rest of my cousins are single but they told me they only would date people very close to their age. Anyways, is this smart of her? Should she be dating someone this young? Also, will this last and what kind of troubles could it cost? I love her, she's part of family and Idk if I should give her some dating advice =/ By the way, she told me she thinks he's the one she's gonna marry, she tells me about their future together too.

 

[RobStahle]

the only person who can answer that is her. no matter what you say to someone they are still gonna do what they want especially when it comes to love. and to me its just a number if she is happy with him then good for her .

 

[Savannah]

I think that your cousin should wait until the young man is 18 years old. Other than that, I don't care, if she wants to be with him, have at it. Hope it works.

 

[MarkH]

It's a bit odd, but I'm not sure it is crazy or anything. If it were a 23 year old guy and a 17 year old girl we wouldn't think as much of it. I'd prefer that the youngster were at least 18. Just let it run its course, few 17 year old guys really want to get married any time in the near future. If they do, so what? Maybe it works, probably it doesn't, no big deal either way.

 

[RobStahle]

the only person who can answer that is her. no matter what you say to someone they are still gonna do what they want especially when it comes to love. and to me its just a number if she is happy with him then good for her .

 

[LuLuBe]

I personally think she should hold off on anything major with this kid. At least until he is of age!! I mean jeez I really wonder what it is that older women see in these young bucks! I am 24 and I could not imagine dating a guy that was my little bro's age!! I mean that's just wrong!! And I will tell you from experience. My sister n law was busted for doing the same thing. Having a relationship with a 16 year old kid! REMEMBER THE CONSEQUENCES OF LOVE!!

 

[Savannah]

I think that your cousin should wait until the young man is 18 years old. Other than that, I don't care, if she wants to be with him, have at it. Hope it works.

 

[Ocimom]

She can go to jail if the parents of the boy press charges. Why can't she wait till he is 18 and out of HS?