Can a 12 year old have a girlfriend?

There is no law about when you are old enough to have a girlfriend or boyfriend, unlike the age of consent. You need to know your child well, because some children may be ready for a relationship at 12 but another not until they are 17.

How old do you have to be to have a girlfriend in the UK?

It is legal to have a girlfriend under 16 in the UK - as long as you dont have sex. Once she is 16, then sex is legal, too.

What is the average age for a first kiss UK?

UK couples are an average of 26 years old when they get married and buy their first homes at 27, a new poll claims. A detailed study of 2,000 adults found the ages at which major life events are most likely to happen, with your first kiss at 15 and getting your first real boyfriend or girlfriend at 17.