20 years old dating 17

Can a 17 year old date a 20 year old?

A 20-year-old adult is still an adult. And it can be considered rape. A 17-year-old can only date other 17 years old and younger as long as they are within the age of consent. An adult over the age of 18+ cannot.

Is it okay for a 17-year-old girl to consent to marriage?

So if the couple legalizes their union, then it’s okay for the girl to be 17. @Anonymous : First of “we both agreed the age of consent is 17 yrs old.”

Can a 17 year old give consent to a 20 year old?

As long as 20 year old is not in position of trust, then consent of 17 yo is all that is needed, even for sex. * This will flag comments for moderators to take action.

Is it illegal to date a 3-year age difference?

This has trouble written all over it. Do yourself a favor and talk to women who have reached the age of majority (18). No, it is not illegal, although it might be ill-advised. A 3-year age difference is huge when you are not yet an adult.

Can a 17-year-old date a 17 year old girl?

A 17-year-old can only date other 17 years old and younger as long as they are within the age of consent. An adult over the age of 18+ cannot. Regardless if you are in the same school.

Can a 16 year old date a 23 year old?

You can talk, date and even have sex, provided that its consensual. A 16 or 17 y/o can, legally / lawfully, consent to sexual relations with someone who is 23 or younger. If you are younger than 16 then your consent, no matter how heartfelt, is legally insufficient and will not be a factor in an ensuing...

Is it okay for a 17-year-old girl to consent to marriage?

So if the couple legalizes their union, then it’s okay for the girl to be 17. @Anonymous : First of “we both agreed the age of consent is 17 yrs old.”

How old do you have to be to have a date?

First define “date” - if you mean take in a movie, walk in the park, go to the mall, and generally hang out together all is well and good. If you mean “have sex” check on the applicable age of consent laws - in the US that ranges from 16 to 18, in Canada it’s 16, and in the UK it’s 16 while in most of the rest of Europe it ranges from 14 to 16.

Is it normal to date someone a year older than you?

It’s pretty common to date someone who’s a few years younger or older than you, and often the age difference is no big deal. Sometimes, maturity levels match, even when ages don’t. But when the age difference is bigger, there are other things to consider.

What is the minimum age to date a girl?

That is a good rule of thumb for the minimum age for the younger person. So, 16 year olds can go with 15 year olds for a difference of 1, but 30 year olds can go out with 22 year olds for a difference of 8. Like all generalities (except this one), there are always exceptions and it is just a guide, not an immutable rule.

Can a 13 year old date a 16 year old?

You can date anyone, but be very very mindful and careful. It is a huge age difference between 13 and 16. You can date but do not do unreasonable things such get pregnant. Waiting until 18 years old only matters if you want to marry him. You need to get family counselor. Disclaimer: Answer is not legal advice.

Can a 24 year old date a 19 year old?

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.