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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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REMsleep · 41-45, F
I dated a much older person very briefly when I was 20 and again for a little longer when I was 21.
I advise you to use great caution and I ask you to consider a couple of things.
1. If you feel that you must hide your relationship from loved ones then something is not right.
2. How old is this teacher?
There is an inverse relationship between the age of the teacher and possible nefarious intent on his part.
3. Despite a feeling of deep connection our thinking especially in youth is clouded by these feelings and you need you friends and family to know your situation and have your back so to speak.
4. Him taking this risk with his career is unusual and points to a penchant for risky behavior.
What is his motive?