The “close in age” rule means that: 12- and 13-year-olds can be sexual with people who are no more than two years older than them. 14- and 15-year-olds can be sexual with people who are no more than five years older than them.

Does age matter in teenage relationships?

Age differences do matter in a relationship, especially in high school. The wider the age gap, the more unacceptable the relationship is considered. Teens in high school need to avoid getting into a relationship with someone who is over 18.

Is age just a number in love?

02/7​It has nothing to do with maturity But after being married for more than 20 years, I can safely say that age is actually just a number in a relationship, and has nothing much to do with compatibility. A younger person can have a mature and logical outlook, whereas an older person can have immature traits.”