Does age matter in relationships?

ok well.... in middle school....if you dated somebody a different age than you (even 1 year) .. people would think its weird.. really I don't care what other people would think but then ..but anywayz...because of that silly logic.. as I entered HS... when I saw people getting into relationships with a senior guy dating a freshmen girl.. I totally flipped out!! ... well anyway.. here is my question.. I sorta like this girl whos in 8th grade...and im freshmen... is it strange to go out with her? or really.. does age MATTER in relationships?

AGE DOESN'T MATTER. I get your pooint about the seniors & all that but, NO, it doesn't matter. Age is just a number. & If that 8th grader likes you & you wouldn't date her because of the age, imagine how she'd end up feeling. -- Lets say a girl 2 years older than you, liked you, but didn't want to be with you because of your age, it would hurt, wouldn't it? Age is just a number. I dated a guy 5 years older than me, we were together for 2 & a hlaf years, you can't help whom you love. Whether they're one year older than you, or ten years older than you. Just as long as you can understand & actually know you're in love.