I am dating a teacher.

A disclaimer: I am of legal age in the US.

Why not confess your secrets to the internet?

I suppose I wanted to vent about this recent relationship I’ve involved myself in.

He is an AP Physics teacher occupying a nearby school district. Under the policy he is supposed to follow, despite me being 18, he’s technically not allowed to date a fellow student. Not sure if that applies to all surrounding districts. We met online (I won’t specify the source. Haha.)

I’d like to express a few of my worries.

I fear that the times we do occupy the public, we will likely be stared at. Despite our connection, I still feel it’ll be looked down upon. In fact, I know it will be. Haha.

I also have no clue how to explain this relationship to my mother if it were to last, or to any of my friends, as this is a touchy subject in itself. I plan on keeping this relationship hidden for as long as I possibly can. I’ve been visiting him secretly, and the thought of getting caught is mortifying. I’ve been out and about with him recently, and I still feel as if I’m doing something wrong... I can’t even bare to occupy a drive-through with him, as I also fear I’ll be seen with him and harshly judged. I can’t shake the pit that remains in my stomach, yknow?

(Please, no mean or judgmental comments! I am simply venting!)

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PoetryNEmotion · F

I don't believe you. If he is, he is stupid enough to risk his career. No girl is worth that.

ssunmhaley · 18-21, F

Cool! Thanks for the feedback. As of right now, my ID states that I am in fact legal. Crazily enough, we are both consenting adults! Take your hate elsewhere, thank you! @PoetryNEmotion

PoetryNEmotion · F

@ssunmhaley It is not hate. It is what I think. Facts are he will lose his job if he is found to have been in violation of the law. If he was involved with you when you were underage ie under 18 then he will lose his job and his reputation. No person is worth losing one's career and livelihood over. Your angry, immature response makes it clear you aren't ready for a relationship even. I wonder on his mind too. What was he thinking? He is an adult. I hope he wasn't one with you being underage.

ssunmhaley · 18-21, F

What?... we had no relations with each other when I was underage?

And my immature response? As if you aren’t attacking me at the moment, while simultaneously attacking him as well. You are continually making assumptions about our relationship, and it seems you’re only deflecting your own immaturity onto me. Facts are; he will not lose his job, as I am of legal age (which is funny, it’s a concept you cannot fathom to wrap your head around). Secondly, I am class of 2021. I am graduating in the spring. Thank you for your concern, though! @PoetryNEmotion

ssunmhaley · 18-21, F

I suppose you forgot to read the disclaimer. I’d suggest upping your literacy skills as well. @PoetryNEmotion

PoetryNEmotion · F

@ssunmhaley You are dumb. LOlz.