It doesn't matter if you date him now or not. Once you hit 18 and he is out and about with someone older because you 'decided' to be friends with him. You'll find somebody else and you BOTH will move on. You will have an experiment with your relationship with him a mistake or a lesson you had to learn. It doesn't matter, really. If you're older or if he is younger. Either way if he makes you feel happy, date him and then move on. Because I am stating that this relationship won't move any further than probably a liking and then you'll get dump or you will dump him. Dating is dating for the experiment and to move onward to find the right one or to get laid. Whatever suits you, really.

Ok. Age is one of those weird things. Lots of people say "age is nothing but a number" and at a point in life, that is true. However, 15-18 is a BIG gap. HUGE developmental gap.
I would advise against dating him at this point in time. If not only for the fact that he is a legal adult, and you are a minor and if he touches you he could be charged with statutory rape.
Not only that, but you need to go through your teen years with your peers rather than someone who's already done it all.
I would stick (for now) to dating people the same age, or up to 1 year older... just because you will have the same experiences.
When you get to 18, it doesn't really matter if you date someone 3 years older. Because its all the same shit at that point. But now.... trust me on this one. Stay friends.

with only 3 years, age, definitely shouldn't be a problem, there's 7 years between my parents and it works out just fine it all comes down to on how mature you both are (it has to be more or less equal)

I agree with Sgt Shippo. As long as you stay away from sex, then it shouldn't be a problem. Make sure you talk to your parents first, and see if they approve. Three years isn't that big of a difference. I'm older than my boyfriend by a year, and we're perfectly fine.

Ohhhhhhhgh.
I have SO many friends in this situation and the best thing to do.
Even if it hurts.
Is either break up or have him wait.
If he will not wait, he does not love you enough.
And unrequited love is the worst kind and will kill you more than a plain breakup.

Don't fret. Age isn't as important as you think.

You know what, they said that a typical relationship covers an older boy and a younger girl.

And as I said, Age isn't important. I too am like that. I'm a male and the girl I liked is 3 years older than me. Awkward if you look at it but I don't care. Age isn't a hindrance to love a person.

Honestly i would i went out with a boy who was 5 or 6 years older then me at 14 and 15 and to tell you the truth it wasn't as fun as dating boys my own age it was different with him he was more sexual and thats pretty much all he wanted and with boy my age we went to movies hung out played video games and it was way funnier . I mean if it's love then i don't believe there has to be a certain age but I think you should date boys like your own age have a good time an innocent time and when your older and more mature and go crazy date whatever you want thats what i'm planning to do at least.

Actually if he were to date you it qualifies as hebephilia (a form of pedophilia)
You are young and what feels like love might not be. Enjoy your friends and don't worry about boys.

wait til your 18 or hes goin to jail for 18.

it should be okay for three years.
as long as he loves you back, its good.

You can not stop yourself from loving someone. Age is a number.....but love is love.:angel:

I'm 14 and i once went out w. someone that age so I think although age matters, its not THAT big of a deal
Personally i like guys older than me because i can actually have a conversation with them that consists of more than just their highest score on the wii etc
(Not that i don't Love my wii nd etc x] )

Be careful, because you are underage. Me and my fiance have quite a distance in age, but because i'm 19 and mature for my age it doesn't matter. Just be careful, because as the others have said he could go to jail for statutory rape, and have to register as a sex offender, which will limit the jobs he can get and the places he can live. You don't have to stop seeing him, but keep that in mind.

Right now you're at a confusing age and it's tough getting into a relationship and stuff. At 14-18 relationships usually don't last too long (No offense) so you could end up getting seriously hurt emotionally by this guy. Three years isn't a lot, but when you're that young and your crossing the border between teenager and adult, it kind of is. When you're 18 and he's 21 it might be a better time to hook up.

Wow i never had this problem when i was in highschool, when i was there you were cool if you dated one of the upper classmen and someone older and what not. but honestly, three years is not that bad. my family has a lot of history with people dating someone who is way older than them. like, my aunt is 20 years younger than my uncle, and my dad is like 20 or 30 years older than his girlfriend. I personally capped my limit at 10 years but really, love shouldn't have age limits, if you like the person and they make you happy, then that is what matters. Age is just a number, and I know it seems like such a biiig deal in highschool, but as soon as you get out you will be like "why was i so worried over such a little thing?

Anyway, If you still haven't made up your mind i'd say go for it.

I, myself am married to a man SIGNIFICANTLY older than myself.. and we have been together for almost 5 years.. I say if you want it.. Go for it :)