As long as you find someone that loves and respects you the way you want to be loved and respected, then youre already lightyears ahead of most people. But if youre willing to take a chance on a man twice your age, then by all means, open your heart and let him into yours. And if it doesnt work out, dont worry.

How much older of a person can you date?

This rule states that by dividing your own age by two and then adding seven you can find the socially acceptable minimum age of anyone you want to date. So if youre a 24-year-old, you can feel free to be with anyone who is at least 19 (12 + 7) but not someone who is 18.