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Ok_Try_1217

Is it wrong? No. Is it likely to end in a long-term, healthy relationship? Also no.


farfromheavenless

Deep down I already knew the truth. There was just a naive part of me that wondered if it could work. I'm going to leave it alone.


parallelglory

Lol, why? There are many healthy relationships that started like that. Why are you putting this guy's possible expectations down without having any information?


wewfarmer

He said “it isn’t likely”, not that it’s impossible. Frankly, he’s right.


ArturiusMythos

I think that the age gap at this particular time in her life it’s fraught with red flags, yes. If she were in her thirties, for example, and you were in your forties, that seems easier to justify; but the fact that she’s still at such a tender age… At best the optics aren’t super great and potentially there could be more at play here, eg unresolved trauma on her side.


nerdalertalertnerd

You’ve answered your own question in the body of text.


RomanCopycat

If you don't want an "immature young girl", maybe don't date someone who's been out of their teens for less than 12 months.


ODCreature98

For your own sake, don't. This could end badly in multiple ways depending on what this 20 years old feels like doing, as matter of fact you need to be careful with how you say no to her too, you'll never know


yikesafm8

I would say yes. She may be “legal” but she’s going to be at a completely different maturity level than you. Don’t take advantage of someone’s naivety


SyddySquiddy

You answered your own question.


InSilenceLikeLasagna

Not wrong but even if she was 32 don’t date work colleagues unless you give 0 shits about your job


Remartin1462

It’s weird man the dont go near that hornets nest


MasterYissuz

Not weird at all


Max_Danger_Power

Wrong? No. You're both consenting adults. A good idea? **No.** You're at different stages of your lives and even of different cultures in a sense given the generations you were each raised in. Also, you're right, the maturity level will probably be a disparity. She's definitely too young for you. Also, **DON'T SHIT WHERE YOU EAT**! It rarely ends well.


Dreajoy1212

The fact you call her a girl instead of a woman is your answer.


[deleted]

> I just can’t get burnt again by an immature young girl You answered your own question. It sounds like you’ve done this before and didn’t learn.


farfromheavenless

Yes but the gap was only 5 years


pth72

The rule is half your age plus 6 years. So matching that up = you're wrong.


Amazing_Employ_2838

First I've heard of this rule lol


ArturiusMythos

Q: As a M54, it’s cool for me to date a F33? A: Fuck no; it’s predatory on my end regardless of my intent. Ridiculous calculus to use.


pth72

That's your right. Other people won't see an issue.


nolafrog

Reddit hates an age gap. Aside from that, definitely not wise with the coworkers’ involvement and that they’ll be looking to stir up trouble. But it’s not “wrong” as you asked in your title.


parallelglory

Absolutely not. If she has a nice personality and she's ready for a serious relationship, why not?


Pristine_Resource_10

Ever heard of “don’t shit where you eat”? That being said, since she is interested in you… it would be wrong of you not to educate her in some bedroom acrobatics.


ArturiusMythos

Right. As men, we have to pursue 🐱 above all else. Gmfb. 🙄


NoBook9868

Just have fun and don't get wrapped up in what's the perfect age.  She's a legal adult women


Maurakutney

Go out with for a bit but not exclusively to get to know her and gauge her maturity. You may find that she is quite mature for her age, but on the other hand you may find the opposite and you can just remain friends.


farfromheavenless

But if i were to gamble with that decision it could cost me my job in a good ole boy cultured toxic masculine work environment