Boyfriend age difference

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My DD is 15 (16 in June) and has been ‘talking to’ a boy she knows from her gymnastics club. She has asked if she can go to the cinema with him next weekend. The only thing is he is 17 and a half - is this an issue or not?

Not an issue imo. She’s almost 16 and she’s been honest with you.

I don’t think it’s an issue.

My daughter is also 15 (16 in October) and started “talking” to a boy who is 17 about a month ago. They’ve now officially moved into the dating phase. I don’t have a problem with the age difference, but I think it totally depends on the guy. My dd’s bf is definitely more experienced than her when it comes to dating and relationships so that’s a bit stressful for me. Thankfully she is comfortable talking to me and has been very open and honest with me about how things are going, so it helps me to know where things are at with their relationship. Even if I don’t WANT things to be where they’re at yet, at least I can do my best to keep her safe and informed. Ugh…maybe I am a bit more stressed than I thought….sorry OP 🫣

They are both still teenagers. I’ve got no issue with that. It’s a very small age gap

Girls are also more mature - I'd just keep a close eye!

It’s roughly an 18m age gap? And she’s almost 16? It’s okay I think. My 14 year old has been dating a boy 2.5 years older - he is 17 - this is not okay.