Dating Age.

[Ambalon]

If you are going to call someone your girlfriend, that means that you are thinking of spending the rest of your life with them.

That's called being extremely naive. Unless you're very old its a silly though that you're gonna live the rest of your life with a girlfriend. Otherwise, why would there be engagements, dates and all that jazz before marriage (religion not implied)? What's the point of being together for a long time before marriage if you are already sure you're going to live the rest of your bloody life with your partner?

To answer the first post: When they're mature enough.

 

[Angaku]

You all have good opinions and I actually agree with a few of you.  As long as your mentally and financially stable it's ok, just make sure your pretty old.  At least be able to drive, in MY opinion.  Its your own on what you believe.  I also don't think you should have sex before marriage, but hey that is all up to you.  You want disease and to sleep with everyone they've slept with be my guest.

 

[xxeb4sgxx]

I think that as soon as you start to date the better it will be for you. It will allow you to get some experience in it and you won't have to worry that you'll end up as a 40 years old virgin who doesn't know how to speak to a girl.

 

[Ambalon]

You all have good opinions and I actually agree with a few of you.  As long as your mentally and financially stable it's ok

Agree

At least be able to drive, in MY opinion. 

Why? Does that also mean you can only start dating in the USA when you're 16 and in Brazil when you're 18?

Its your own on what you believe.

wat

You want disease and to sleep with everyone they've slept with be my guest.

So you're 100% to get an STD if you have sex before marriage? Brilliant! You should hurry and tell all the scientists they're wrong!

I also don't think you should have sex before marriage.

I'm a very light catholic.

 

[Pharaoh Llandy]

You all have good opinions and I actually agree with a few of you.  As long as your mentally and financially stable it's ok, just make sure your pretty old.  At least be able to drive, in MY opinion.  Its your own on what you believe.  I also don't think you should have sex before marriage, but hey that is all up to you.  You want disease and to sleep with everyone they've slept with be my guest.

What does being financially stable have to do with dating?

Raising kids, yes. Buying your first puppy together, maybe. Unless you're charging for snogs and hand-holds, money isn't important.

In fact, money isn't important full stop. Screw YOU, capitalist pig-dog!

 

[leprechaun]

You all have good opinions and I actually agree with a few of you.  As long as your mentally and financially stable it's ok, just make sure your pretty old.  At least be able to drive, in MY opinion.  Its your own on what you believe.  I also don't think you should have sex before marriage, but hey that is all up to you.  You want disease and to sleep with everyone they've slept with be my guest.

Ooooooh, that's a condescending and skewed post if ever I laid eyes on one.

1) I'm a student - about as financially unstable as you can get as I'm currently in, what, £5000 of debt and jobless? I'm still capable of being a pretty good partner. I can take a girl to all kinds of awesome stuff for free, I have an interest-free overdraft and I get ridiculous discounts on everything. And that's before you even get to the whole "me as a person being reasonably awesome" bit.

2) Why on Earth would being able to drive be a prerequisite for dating? Anywhere you can get in a car, I can get with my bicycle, on a train or by kayak. And believe me, nothing screams "this guy's making an effort" like cycling 240-mile round trips to go see a girl, turning up at her door and whisking her straight off for a steamy shower, especially if you've had the foresight to bring a non-sweaty change of clothes for when (read "if") you eventually want to get dressed again.

3) As a student, my condoms are free. Why should I restrict myself from enjoying a sex life with girls I trust because you're ill-informed about good sexual health and honestly believe that nobody I'm gonna sleep with would think to use protection too?

 

[The Shadow]

Financially stable, at least to me, means that you don't blow your cash on all sorts of crap, and even cool stuff like drugs and booze.

Not having a lot of money doesn't mean your un-stable.

 

[leprechaun]

Financially stable, at least to me, means that you don't blow your cash on all sorts of crap, and even cool stuff like drugs and booze.

Not having a lot of money doesn't mean your un-stable.

None of that I think is incorrect, but to me financial stability also means that you can comfortably provide for yourself with a decent soak for misfortune and emergencies.

 

[Gule]

Is this guy serious?

Do you really think there should be an age for dating?!

I just think that is sick!

 

[The Shadow]

Not a legal one, he just wanted to know pretty much, what you would let your kid do if they were your parent.

 

[Archonsod]

Financially stable, at least to me, means that you don't blow your cash on all sorts of crap, and even cool stuff like drugs and booze.

Have you ever actually met a woman, let alone been in a relationship?

None of that I think is incorrect, but to me financial stability also means that you can comfortably provide for yourself with a decent soak for misfortune and emergencies.

Like passing a really nice pair of shoes reduced to £50 from £150, or a sale on at Primark, or somewhere with a really nice handbag selection.


I remember when I could afford beer

 

[Ursca]

The age of an object can be dated using radiometric dating techniques, such as radiocarbon-dating. This is a method that uses the naturally occurring radioisotope carbon-14 (14C) to determine the age of carbonaceous materials up to about 58,000 to 62,000 years.

 

[The Shadow]

Financially stable, at least to me, means that you don't blow your cash on all sorts of crap, and even cool stuff like drugs and booze.

Have you ever actually met a woman, let alone been in a relationship?

None of that I think is incorrect, but to me financial stability also means that you can comfortably provide for yourself with a decent soak for misfortune and emergencies.

Like passing a really nice pair of shoes reduced to £50 from £150, or a sale on at Primark, or somewhere with a really nice handbag selection.


I remember when I could afford beer

Never been in a relationship, but I'm still qualified to define financially stable, as I have steady job, and there is these things called taxes... 

The age of an object can be dated using radiometric dating techniques, such as radiocarbon-dating. This is a method that uses the naturally occurring radioisotope carbon-14 (14C) to determine the age of carbonaceous materials up to about 58,000 to 62,000 years.

Gonna need a different method then. 

EDIT:  Screwed up with a quote.

 

[Bmen30]

i think the best time is when one can drive on their own.
instead of your parents or their parents driving you everywhere.

 

[CryoNomad]

If there's grass on the wicket, it's ready to play cricket.

If there there is no grass, flip them over and play in the mud. 

 

[Amroth]

Driving age shouldn't be a factor.  It is handy for at least one of them to drive, but isn't needed.  People can always take the bus, ride a bike, or bum a ride. 

 

[Ruthven]

Who cares? When you feel ready go out and see if you're right, and if you are, good on ya, if not, try again later.

 

[Pharaoh Llandy]

Financially stable, at least to me, means that you don't blow your cash on all sorts of crap, and even cool stuff like drugs and booze.

No, that's called being sensible. Being financially stable means being in a situation where out gross outcome does not exceed your gross income, and that situation is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future.

Not having a lot of money doesn't mean your un-stable.

I believe, however, you are. And I'm not talking about finances.

 

[Bulle]

I actually dislike it when a guy tries to buy me stuff, it can be nice once in a while and I have a chance to return the favour. But I don't like it otherwise, it feels like they try to buy me like I'm some whore. Damn it, I'd probably sleep with them for free!

 

[Kobrag]

But it is chivilry!