Anonymous, I am currently in the same situation, except I am the one who is 18 and the guy I like is only 17. I am as confused as you are, but with your situation, I think it is more acceptable because both of you are older than say high school years. People are less judgemental and more accepting around your ages. I think if you really like him and could see it going somewhere then go for it! If you are really unsure, maybe get some of your friends advice, see how they'd take it if you did end up together.
Me on the other hand, I am stuck as my family disapproves majorly, and would break the guy and I up. But if people around you are accepting and don't care then by all means give him a go. He sounds like a great guy :] Good luck & be happy.

Just 3 years? I don't think that's a big deal. Just don't start buying alcohol for him if you live in the states XD If you like him, go for it. Cause the time's going to come when he's 22 and you're 25, and in my opinion, the sound of those ages together isn't a big deal.

I say go for. Three years isnt a big deal.

I'm seeing a younger guy, so i think its quite alright.

I think everything will work out for you. It all depends on the people. You sound understanding and aware, and he sounds mature. I just hope you don't later use his age against him. The fact that you have three years of life and living over him might be intimidating for him. I was three years younger one time, and it didn't work out because we were too different (and he was an a**). So don't worry about age. If you think his age doesn't matter, then it doesn't. Besides, he's 18. You can't go to jail ;)

A similar situation happened to me. I met a guy and we really hit it off. I then found out he was 2 years younger but I was like hey age is just a number right? Wrong. It really did matter. 2 years might not seem a whole lot but it made things complicated because people judged us harshly and we were in very different places emotionally / socially etc. In the end we broke up and am now dating a guy my own age which is working out well (over 3 years!) so I say it depends on your personality and whether you can handle what will be said about you (because a lot of people will judge you for it) and whether or not you're in it for the long term. Good luck

Go for it! Age is just a number, and time is just a set of numbers. =)

Who put the age rule in the bible or in the declaration of independence or any guides to life? There is no such rule in life. {except where being underage is concerned}. If you get along and love each others company and you treat each other with love and respect, hell GO FOR IT!!
personally, I'm 46 with a 30 yr old man and we click on most levels, most the time, except him telling me what I need to do about things sometimes, beings that I'm older, I should not have to listen. I can ground him :D

Age is only a number. I am 18, and I met a guy (who is now my boyfriend) and I was so surprised to find out that he is 29!!!

It seems like a huge difference, but it's not important to us and we don't mind. As long as you're both okay with it, it doesn't matter. The only thing that might be an issue, is when there's an age difference, there is often a hard time relating to the person, because you'll be in different places in your life. But that too is all in stride. My boyfriend has his career, a daughter, and he's ready to settle down. I'm just starting college and nowhere near ready for that. But as long as there's clear communication, openness and honesty, I think it can work out. :D Have fun.

Well... I met this guy about 2 months ago... he's 20 and I'm 25 and we've been dating for about 3 weeks now. He's an amazing guy and smarter than most men I know who are already 30. Age is really just a number and a guy can be mature even if he's younger than you :)

Good luck!

Age is just a number,
and three years isn't a big deal at all.
I feel like a stupid Disney princess saying this,
but if you love him, what's to stop it?