Is a 17 and 20 year age gap to much?

17 and 20 is not at all a big age difference. They are most likely nearly equal in maturity.

Does age difference matter in friendships?

In close friendships, age peer relationships were experienced more “intensely” than age discrepant relationships. Feelings related to companionship, satisfaction, intimacy, nurturance, and reliable alliance were significantly greater in age peer close friendships.

What is the socially acceptable age difference?

Usually, anywhere from 1-7 years is considered an acceptable age difference between adults. People whose ages are within 1-3 years typically do not see much of an age difference, while years 4-7 might begin to feel a little bit more pronounced.

Is it wrong for a 17 to date 20?

No. You can talk, date and even have sex, provided that it’s consensual. A 16 or 17 y/o can, legally / lawfully, consent to sexual relations with someone who is 23 or…

Can a 21 year old date a 17 year old in Ohio?

Tips. The legal age of consent in Ohio is 16. Minors under the age of 16 cannot engage in sexual conduct with an adult over the age of 18.

How much does age difference matter in a friendship?

The bottom line is, age difference doesn’t matter much as far as friendships are concerned. As long as you get along, share common interests, are comfortable around each other and support each other, it doesn’t matter how old you are.

How much age difference is acceptable in a relationship?

It is an exciting time for experimenting with dating. The old rule of determining a socially-acceptable age difference in partners goes something like this: half your age plus seven (40 = 20 +7 = 27) to define the minimum age of a partner and your age minus seven times two (40 = 33 * 2 = 60) to define the maximum age of a partner.

Is a 20 year old closer to a 10 year old?

A 10-year-old and a 20-year-old basically live in different worlds, but a 40-year-old and 50-year old feel closer in age because they have similar experiences. Of course, age difference can affect friendships as people who belong to different generations are more likely have very different opinions on some matters.

Can two people who are close in age be friends?

However, that doesn’t mean they can’t be friends. People who are close in age can have different opinions as well. When you are friends with someone, you need to accept your differences and respect each other’s opinions and beliefs. Sometimes you’ll just have to agree to disagree.