Ex’s 29 year old step son dating a 17 year old

[ChrissieKeller61]

Obviously nothing I can do/say I get that but is it me or would you find this throughly distasteful?

This is occurring under ex’s roof

GiveHerHellFromUs I'm sorry you had a difficult childhood and have emotional damage to deal with, I wish you well.

I didn't mean to pick on you and I'm sorry if I did.

My issue is with men nearing 30 who seek out sexual relationships with teenagers under 18. I think there can be two "types" of men like that (the inadequate type who still lives with his mum at 29 and probably expects his mum to wash his pants and cook his tea) and the more deliberately predatory, manipulative sleeze. My sister used to date older men and not one of them was an emotionally healthy human being or good for her.

@ItWillBeBetterinAugust thank you.

No it's fine, honestly I don't feel like you were picking on me! I actually find the things you're saying interesting. It is always interesting to see things from another perspective.

I've naturally got defensive on this thread because of my personal situation but I do completely understand the opinions that you and many other posters are sharing.

I think when you've seen people used or damaged by abusive, or just plain nasty, men who've specifically selected a young woman, it's only natural to then see other women in similar relationships and be worried for them.

I don't think my DP fits into either of those categories because like I said earlier, I think if he'd have known my age (and probably if I'd have known his) before we got to know each other, we'd never have ended up together. It does seem to work though - maybe it won't forever but I guess we'll cross that bridge when we come to it!

I hope your sister is happier now.

Oh Brie, that is grim

Good job you’re not me or either of my age gap relationship partners then, isn’t it Mrs Doyle? We’re both perfectly happy with the situation. :)