According to the rule, you divide your age by two and then add seven to calculate the socially acceptable minimum age for a partner. For example, if youre 32, you can date someone as young as 23 while remaining in the realm of socially acceptable, according to the calculation.

Is it weird to date someone younger than you?

Its pretty common to date someone whos a few years younger or older than you, and often the age difference is no big deal. Sometimes, maturity levels match, even when ages dont. But when the age difference is bigger, there are other things to consider. Age isnt the only factor affecting power.