Age difference

Do not take it seriously unless she makes the first step. Girls her ages literally has no idea what they want and are still confused and finding themselves. She'll like the attention but probably not the idea of a serious relationship when she's still so young.

If you're up for fun then go for it, they're easy to impress and have great bodies.

She still has some time before maturity. Source: 25 yr old guy recently dated an 18 yr old.

>>18079937
I always hear about the immaturity part, which is what makes me overthink. Assuming I follow up with her for a few dates, I don't know what to expect because I'm generally a down to earth person and I take dating somewhat seriously. She said she had no money and was focused on school.

If you're right about her age, then there is a huge maturity difference between you. You'll find it endearing, and maybe even attractive, at first, but you'll soon get sick of it.

Also don't date her unless you're willing to pay for everything

>>18079926
If your goal is to look for a stable relationship, your chances are higher with someone who is out of school and has a good idea of who she is and what it means to take care of herself.

Doesn't mean she's not capable of it, just that it's considerably less likely because of her age (which is more likely to be a year younger than your estimation) and place in life.

If you have a "rule" about not dating someone younger, you should break that rule based on "she's very very different from the other women I've dated who lead me to make this rule", not "well, I don't have anything else going on, so..."