Submitted by throwRAXcQqmn t3_1212mu6 in relationship_advice
I live at the same building as her and so we bump into each other a lot, but more specifically at the gym. We mostly go very early in the morning when it’s empty, so we get to chat a lot. I figured she goes to the same school I went to. Coincidentally I also met her at a music festival back in November so we have been kinda close as friends. Now she says she has strong feelings for me and wants to pursue a relationship with me. She was a bit teary when she was talking so I avoided telling her the bad news. I kind of evaded telling her, but I have to, tomorrow. I don’t feel comfortable dating a teenager tbh. It’s just not looking good. I don’t mean to sell her short but she’s obviously got so much maturity to do. I am not comfortable being seen with a 19 years old. That’s just something I can’t do. In our friendship there are of course huge boundaries and rules of interaction that makes it suitable. A relationship just crosses all of that. She cries too easily and I’m afraid I’ll hurt her feelings. Any advice?