I'm 24 now. When I was 18 I had a relationship with a girl who was 15 years old. We were completely in love and never had sex, though we were 'intimate' with each other. Her mother found out and made me out to be a pervert - which has scarred me a lot. She told me that I would never be good enough for her. Being with her was the happiest time of my life, she was my first love and perfect in every way. We are still in contact but I can't see how we could ever be together or openly visit each other.

i brought up america because you started slagging off australia saying that it was full of criminals which is just ridiculous. i wouldnt suggest you live in a glass house.
2. An adult having any sort of sexual relationship with a minor is NOT an opinion. Last time I checked I don't recall a police officer catching an adult in that situation and saying "Oh I'm sorry. It's your opinion that it's ok to fool around with a minor? Don't worry about it then. And by the way, there is an elementary school around the corner if you get bored with that one. Have a nice day now." No. Doesn't happen. Ass gets thrown in jail and you end up on a public sexual preditor website. It IS a black and white situation.
3. I know Australia is full of criminals. But sheesh, how hard is that to understand?