This is gross and in most states against the law (should be all states).
This is very out of touch way of looking at it. If you look worldwide 18 as age of consent is very high compared to the average and I'm not talking about Afghanistan, in most of Europe it's 15, in places like Germany and Denmark even less. People there do just fine, many people would say Germany and Denmark are in much better shape than the US.
I agree that big age gap can become a problem but keep in mind that is just your opinion and not some universal fact of the world, you can have bigger age gaps than this and be just fine, even better off than with someone your own age.
I hope it does get easier. Telling her about my feelings wouldn't be a good option considering we are both planning our long term careers with this company.
Wait that makes alot of sense!!
Well, now you do know. Do you want to move your life forward? Maybe there is happy out there, waiting for you.
I'm unfortunately feeling the same, damn this breakup is gonna break me
Serious questions…
Do you have full custody of your kids? How does time with their dad work?
Who watches them and cooks for them when you're not around and/or in school/studying? Do they fend for themselves or does your bf help?
This is gross and in most states against the law (should be all states).
This is very out of touch way of looking at it. If you look worldwide 18 as age of consent is very high compared to the average and I'm not talking about Afghanistan, in most of Europe it's 15, in places like Germany and Denmark even less. People there do just fine, many people would say Germany and Denmark are in much better shape than the US.
I agree that big age gap can become a problem but keep in mind that is just your opinion and not some universal fact of the world, you can have bigger age gaps than this and be just fine, even better off than with someone your own age.
At least it was this early, not her asking for a poly relationship after you have lived together for over 5 years.
You break up with her.
I hope it does get easier. Telling her about my feelings wouldn't be a good option considering we are both planning our long term careers with this company.