Seven years age difference isn't a lot per se, the problem is that she's just 16, which is far too young to be dating a 20 something guy.
I tried to think about this from the point of view of her parents, and I have to say that if i was her mother I wouldn't be best pleased, I wouldn't allow her out of my sight.
You base your feelings on the written word of a teenager which is pure fantasy anyway, OP. Have you ever had feelings or even dated a REAL live woman or has your online addiction caused you to be socially stunted to the point where you're afraid of one-on-one, face-to-face interaction with members of the opposit sex?
“The willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life is the source from which self-respect springs.” ~Joan Didion
Well, if I'm wrong I'm wrong. I don't live in the US so I'm no expert, but I have tried looking up the laws there and haven't found anything in regards to non-sexual dating. I don't even see why there should be. It's not illegal to be friends with someone younger either.
Do you happen to have a link to one of these laws?
[QUOTE=rafterman;747396]I doubt a detective would spend 3 years on someone. Would be quite a waste of time.How do you know its not a Detective trying to weed out people with pedophile tendancies? I mean have you met "her" face to face?
Why do you say that? You wasted your time for 3 (or more) years?I doubt a detective would spend 3 years on someone. Would be quite a waste of time.
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“The willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life is the source from which self-respect springs.” ~Joan Didion
[QUOTE=rafterman;747396]There is no crime committed until there is an agreement to "meet". The age of consent varies from state to state. Most is 16, others is 18.How do you know its not a Detective trying to weed out people with pedophile tendancies? I mean have you met "her" face to face?
[QUOTE=Wakeup;747402]Your comment doesn't really make much sense.
But, why I would say that...
Those that prey on kids will want a fast meal, not wait many years before even thinking about making a move. Why would any police force waste money on luring some innocent guy into potentially doing something with an underaged girl and extend that into 3 years long?
If they do, that would be quite a stupid move.
Even when meeting it should be legal, unless conversational history indicates the meeting is for a sexual encounter.
If one doesn't talk about sex, doesn't bring condoms, lube or toys or anything of that kind and just plans a fun day, then it shouldn't be illegal from all my knowledge.
All age of consent laws clearly state sexual conduct.
But, I agree there is certainly a risk. American laws don't always follow the letter, and they might catch you upon something obscure.
I'm not a parent, but an adult man that talks to under age girls, I find is quite pathetic. When a man can't have proper relationships with adults....needs to get help.
You wasted your time with a child far younger than you when you discovered that your online connection didnt match up to your real-life personnas. That was more of my point then the detective theory but I suppose if you'll slowly prey on one, you'ld not be adverse to preying on others could be what any detective might logic out and patiently wait to see what you'll do.
Your comment doesn't really make much sense.
But, why I would say that...
Those that prey on kids will want a fast meal, not wait many years before even thinking about making a move. Why would any police force waste money on luring some innocent guy into potentially doing something with an underaged girl and extend that into 3 years long?
If they do, that would be quite a stupid move.
“The willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life is the source from which self-respect springs.” ~Joan Didion