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I'm going onto 16 this March, and she turns 18 in June. Now, this isn't under any normal circumstance... I'm graduating high school this year and she's dropped out of school (was a senior) because of depression issues. She's not planning to go to college any time soon either, so, I guess the different stages of life we'll be in might not be a big deal.

Regarding maturity issues between our ages... I don't want to vouch for myself and say that I am mature (obviously I'm not compared to many adults) but I feel confident in who I am currently and I don't think I WANT to change myself any time soon. She did say to me that she thinks I am intelligent and hints at me being attractive. When I told her my age she was thoroughly surprised.

So, here is my main concern. Her depression. I have had my fair share as well (4 years) so I can understand some of it. I'm the only one she opens up to about it, but I don't know how tough it is to hold a relationship with a person who suffers from it. Because of this reason alone I'm considering trashing the idea of asking her out. I don't want to take the unnecessary risk of expressing my feelings toward her, because it would totally change the dynamic of our friendship obviously. I made sure she knows that she can count on me to be there for her regarding her mental issues, but if she rejects me I feel like she thinks she won't be able to talk to me about anything anymore. She refuses to see a doctor/therapist or tell anyone else. I am quite content with just being friends... and I wouldn't jeopardize one of the better relationships I've had in a while for a personal want.
<bot>: I'm graduating high school this year, she's dropped out, she's depressed and opens up to me about it. Don't know whether to pursue or just be friends.