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Older Guys: Dreamy or Dangerous?

By Cecilia Lalama, 16, Contributor

Dionne was 15 when she met her boyfriend. He was 23. She fell for him. Age didn't seem to matter.

What is love? Is it the same as lust? Am I too young to fall in love? Does having sex mean I'll fall in love? I am interested in dating this guy, but he is much older than I am. What should I do? My parents are very uptight about dating. How can I convince them I'm ready?

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AYes, I was abused by my partner
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