To the older members (17+)

[@K]

I've been enjoying reading other people's views on this.

And FlyingJesus, I put 17+ because I meant the people who have left high school now and maybe in college, uni or just plain workng (or unemployed). Because it seems to me that when you leave high school it is when you really get a grasp on life, in my opinion it seems as though (although not in all cases of course), that when you leave high school you automatically mature, maybe not a lot or anything, but when it hits you that you have to start standing on your own two feet for possibly the first time you start to grow up.

P.S. FlyingJesus I've always been waiting for your comment on the subject, but I thought you'd have more to say

[@K]

I was bored and just realised I had been - repped along with a message saying
idiot, us younger members aren't ignorant, it's you older members being ignorant towards us!
So there is a lot of growing up to do I think. Especially as if a - rep was what, supposed to make me feel bad? I don't know, but the person wouldn't even leave a name or just what would have made his/her point stand out more, by posting in this thread.

[FlyingJesus]

Said everything that needed to be said on the subject, sorry if you were expecting an essay of some sort or a humourous comment about me and kids

[Melsia]

My psychology teacher started going out with her boyfriend when they were 13 and they're still together, so I think in some cases the whole younger persons view of 'love' can work although that is very rare!
I don't think people should be judged for how they feel, even if they are young and it might not the same as an adults view of love.

And in answer to the original question I do remember very clearly when I was like ten and I thought every little crush I had was love, it's interesting how much people change with time and experience!

[Swastika]

I personally would rather have a life than be hooked up with a girl all the time.
When i was 15/16 it was all about having a laugh with your pals, smoking the odd spliff, sipping the odd drink, experimenting with girls, playing footy and just generally going out and enjoying myself - not committing myself to somebody at such an early age.
I still wouldn't do that now and would much rather have a different girl every weekend LOL.

[Gibs960]

I ignored the +17 and I realise, you're referring to me.

I've never had a thread dedicated to me.... Thanks.

[wixard]

WHAT IS LOVE
ugh i will never experience it

[matt$]

WHAT IS LOVE

BABY DONT HURT ME, DONT HURT ME, NO MORE.

Why are 12 year olds asking about love on a forum anyway, go ask your mum or something.

[Samantha]

I'm 16 (I know it says 17+ but anyway) and when I was young like 11-14 I didn't even feel I was ready for a boyfriend let alone feel in love with someone. I also found out when I got my first boyfriends at 14 and I soon realised I was definitely too young to understand love.
At 16 however, I have became more mature, I do say, 3 people have noticed me maturing and so have I, however, I may always seem like I want a relationship as such, but if I was actually in one now I would be one of the first to say I wasn't ready!

I myself look at people having their first boyfriends at like 7 and I'm like wtf? I find that irritating, especially when they are like 'I love you so much baby.' i see where you're coming from when you say that it is quite amusing.

I don't find it amusing as such, I try give advice, but usually it's advice that steer them away from the relationship. They may not have even reached puberty left and they think they are going to be together forever and such..

[Narnat,]

I think that it is a good learning curve for those who are younger to experiences it at a young age (not too young mind you). It means that when they do grow up and become a bit more mature to have a serious relationship that they will be able to deal with it more and because they have made the mistakes younger they wont make them as they grow up older. I think they're is no need to criticise a young person falling in love it's just a fact of life it's just something that happens, And I'm with Jamesy on this it is really sweet!