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What Is The Appropriate Age To Start Dating?

29 May 2009 944 views 31 Comments

I am mature, but I am not really too sure about how old I am supposed to be when I start dating, help me!

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  • Darkenin said:

    15-16

  • Alicia {JB} said:

    my parents rule is 16, but i kinda secretly have a bf at 14. we don’t go on dates or anything because no matter how mature you are or think you are, there is always temptation. 15 is the age in which maturity really takes effect in girls. Also, if you are unsure if you should be dating, you probably shouldn’t be.

  • Aubrey said:

    Honestly,
    In my opinion,
    16 years of age is a good age.
    you have your drivers license
    so your parents dont have to drive you around.
    and it makes everything a little easter,
    your a little maturer with everything you do,,
    you could also have a job, so you will have some cash
    to go out of dates. =]

  • Cherry said:

    14 I think it is okay to meet at school events or in large groups
    15 Same but maybe you could do a little more w/ small group like maybe double to one of their homes w/ a supervised adult in the house or just a supervised adult date
    16 you can venture out more w/ a curfew
    17-18 it is time to make decisions if you have proved you are responsible and you act accordingly

  • Spirit said:

    if it is my daughter i would say when she is 18 and moved out!however her momma kicked me out earlier than that. i found my kid living on the street, she lived with me for awhile then got a place with a friend when she was 16. she started dating at 17, had a kid by 20. now at 22 she is happily single and back in university. don’t plan on seriously dating ’til her careeer is established. guess it depends on what your goals are.

  • michelle (: said:

    theres not really an ‘appropriate age’
    it’s getting younger and younger anyways.
    I’d say if you really believe you’re *mature* enough, then go for it… I’d say that most people start to actually take dating -mildly- (not really) seriously at 14 or so…

  • Computer Games for Kids said:

    I had my first boyfriend in 5th grade. Nothing serious. I was 11. Probably too young for it but it wasn’t dating dating, it was see you at school and call you tonite. I think we “went out” twice. Anyways… I would actually recommend like 13 probably.

  • Lizzy{Tokio hotel rocks!} said:

    i say if you get to know someone really well and you like them and they like you you’ll be fine by age my friends have known each other for like 7years and they are 12 and they are dating so whatever floats your boat will do

  • Baby Doll Strollers said:

    if you are 10 it depends. if you are 11 or 12 do you have a good idea of what boys and dating are suppose to be like? if you are 13 or 14 then yeah it would be ok just for a movie and some popcorn. if you are 15 up then HECK YEAH! lol yes

  • mamaduck said:

    Dating is a personal choice you obviously want to date because others want you to or you would not be asking tell your friends you have not met a boy your intrested in enough to take you away from your goals

  • xoxo.Tay said:

    I have been dating since I was like 5. But it was not a serious relationship. It was like a little kiddy relashionship, like just for fun. But I think the age to start is 11 or 12

  • Smartphone Homescreens said:

    Just be yourself. If you’re interested in doing it then do it. If you’re not then don’t. Everyone matures at a different rate. Only you will know when you’re ready.

  • Rosemary R said:

    I think 15 is appropriate for supervised dating. 16 is appropriate for dinner and movies, but not staying out late.

  • lubberde said:

    I’d say that around 14-15, but, it isnt really dating, because where is it going to go? no where.
    so, i’de say in college. maybe in your twenties is when its actual DATING.

  • american said:

    well the accepted age for “real” dates is around 12-13. Before that its more like “i have a girlfriend look at me!” After that as time goes on gf’s get more serious.

  • Kailey B said:

    whenever you feel like it appropriate.
    if you think you’re mature enough.
    go for it.
    if you’re ready.

  • lovergir said:

    The appropriate age would depend on your mother and fathers decision. I personally think 16. This is a question where many different answers will be given

  • heartzab said:

    There is no real answer for this question. Today most people start at 13. I think that’s way to young. I would say 16 years old is good.

  • **Kamz* * said:

    I think you should at least be 15 and from there it just depends when you think you are ready, and if there is someone you are interested in.

  • Eileen R said:

    the perfect age to be, to start dating is 15 because by that time you should know how boys are and the way they act.

  • Infant Boy Clothes said:

    u no actually i dont no. i dont even talk to my mom about dating. i think an appropriate age would have to b 15-16.
    but watever if u think ur mature enough and ur parents trust u then yea

  • Iron Maiden DVDs said:

    I think 16 is a good age, although many kids begin dating when they are about 14.

  • philly said:

    no set age, should be based more on maturity; dating as a “tween” would be fine with some supervision

  • Sarah V said:

    I’d say around fifteen, depending on how mature you are.

  • Arthur A said:

    About 16

  • zigzagzu said:

    Whenever feels ready, but not under 13.

  • said:

    I know some people who started dating at 12, i find that much too young.At least 14…

  • Molly said:

    14 is a perfect age.

  • Funny Fight Videos said:

    17 would be a good age

  • Depp Head said:

    probably 15 or 16

  • ka said:

    15 or 16.

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