Do you think it's ok for a 17 y.o. girl to be friends with guys in their 20s and 30s?

Question

I work at a radio station and have made friends with older people and have become really close to a guy in his 30s (who I think is g*y btw and it's def not romantic!). My friends my age think this is weird and I don't want my parents to know because I think they will make a big deal out of nothing.

Opinions?

Answer 1

I think is it fine, because, as you said, there isn't any romantic feelings.  Just don't let him become your best friend, because that would probably end bad.  

Answer 2

i personally think that is fine..i have planty of older guy friends...i think they r mostly more mature than the guys ur age...good luck hun

Answer 3

Lolita, stay away from the old leches. Live it up while you're young.

Answer 4

I don't care how mature you might think you are, you are at a very different place in your life at 17 than they are in their 20's and 30's!

You probably know in your heart it's not right otherwise it would be no big deal to let your parents know.

I'm a mom and I certainly wouldn't want my 17 yr old daughter hanging out with guys that age!  It's not right!

Answer 5

hey, a friend is a friend.... as long as it's really platonic... tell everyone else to **** off

Answer 6

IT DOESN'T MATTER AT ALL

u r not going on a date.......its FRIENDSHIP!!!!

As u said he might b g*y.....n u r not interested in him................

If hes just a friend...........why should there be a problem?

theres no age bar in friendship

as long as u can relate with them n r happy with them , its okk

n not sayin ur parents doesn't mean u r wrong........different people have different views.........n specially parents always have a problem believing the 'just friends'concept....

n they r sure to react thinkin u r datin them.........!!!!

don't let friends of ur age know abt it.........so that they don't think u r weird......or tell them what u told us

n try to change ur parents views ........hidin always is not a better option either...so try n convince them that its okk, older friends r more mature n can b really helpful!!!.......:):):)

best of luck :):):)

Answer 7

hi there, i know it difficult for parents to understand the position your in, I'm 23 and married to a 31 year old, i started dating him since I was 18 and he was 26 so I know you position, my parent's didn't find out his age until I got married lol, but if you want to hang out with somebody that's older than you even though the people around you tell you not to your going to still do it, right? my recommendation is if you want to be up front with your parent's it's a plus, or if you don't want to tell them his age that's ok as long as they know him and approve of him, that his not a bad guy which I'm not saying he is (please don't get me wrong) but at least for a second opinion and remember your parent's besides sometimes we don't want to listen they do have more experience than us and you can take there advice. Just be care full and try to always be in places where your not by yourself like shopping's or places with people around you until your really know him and you really know he can be trusted, man are always man, just becarefull!!! and think with your mind before your heart ;-).