| Country / Region | Age of Consent | Is the Relationship Legally Permissible? | |------------------|----------------|------------------------------------------| | United States (most states) | 16‑18 (varies) | Yes, if both are above the age‑of‑consent and the relationship is consensual. | | United Kingdom | 16 | Yes, provided the woman is 18 or older. | | Canada | 16 (varies by province) | Yes, if both parties are adults. | | Many European nations | 15‑18 | Typically permissible when both are adults. | | Some jurisdictions (e.g., certain U.S. states) | “Close‑in‑age” exemptions | May impose additional requirements if the age gap is large. |