My cyber boyfriend is older than me, is it illegal?

[Eleanor]

I'm 15 and he's 18. He lives in America and I'm from Britain and I want to send a relationship request to him on Facebook, but will people say it's illegal?
(Bearing in mind that the legal age to have a relationship in the UK with someone older is 16+ and in America it's 18+, but because it's cyber, does it matter?)

[iknowthings]

it's not illegal, just dangerous. and lame.

[Mindfreak]

No it isn't illegal, it's only illegal if he forces you into something you don't want to do and he is older than you.

[Caro]

He's ur computer bf and u don't even have him on Facebook.? Looks like hes either some weird guy or idk something's up with that. Please tell me someone agrees

[TJW]

It's technically only illegal if you guys have sex since your a minor, but cyber relationship? really for all you know hes 40 in his underwear everytime he talks to you

[Jess]

grow up

[Badâ„¢ xD]

@Caro: She never said she didn't have him on Facebook, only that she was sending him a RELATIONSHIP request.
However, the only thing I find weird is that you're dating someone from America? And it's a little strange he's 18 and you're 15. Just a warning, maybe find someone your own age.

[April]

No it's not illegal but people will think that he's older than you and you guys shouldn't go out.

[John M]

@Caro:
She never said she didn't have him on Facebook, only that she was sending him a RELATIONSHIP request.
@Badâ„¢ xD:
However, the only thing I find weird is that you're dating someone from America? And it's a little strange he's 18 and you're 15. Just a warning, maybe find someone your own age.

I am sorry but there is No Age when it comes to cyber love (with the exception if he is old enough to be your father then thats more than just weird.. thats a WARNING to RUN, RUN AND RUN AWAY from the creeper!! lol)

But following Caro comment I must admit it is weird that you don't have him on Facebook.. How did you guys meet and if it wasn't because of Face Book then how do you know if he is your boyfriend?

[TS]

The age of consent does not apply to chatting or communicating through online social media. There are however cyberspace laws prohibiting the promotion of child pornography, human trafficking, hacking or or libel.

In both countries, strict laws are in force against statutory rape. They are meant to protect minors and keep sex predators away.Under the legislation, a sexual relationship with an underage girl is unlawful even if it is consensual.

In the cyberspace, however, a relationship of the sexual nature can never happen. Parents and authorities can however act against individuals who use social networking to entice or corrupt minors. If it comes to their knowledge, your parents can stop you from chatting online about love with an older person

You don't have to announce to the whole world that you want to form a serious relationship with a guy. Email is more private. But take note that virtual love is entirely different from real love in true life.