Age appropriate dating range

Who Is Too Young or Too Old for You to Date?

Posted May 2, Reviewed by Lybi Ma. What is the acceptable minimum age for a dating partner? When this question comes up in conversation, someone inevitably cites the half your age plus seven rule. 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. With some quick math, the rule provides a minimum and maximum partner age based on your actual age that, if you choose to follow it, you can use to guide your dating decisions. The utility of this equation?

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But when the age difference is bigger, there are other things to consider. An age difference of a few years may not seem like an issue, but things such as expectations, priorities and general interests can change quickly as you get older. Live Chat is available from midnight until a. Get information about how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours are connected and what you can do to care for your well-being.

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Would you be willing to date someone 15 years older than you? Or 10 years younger? Your dating age range is a completely personal choice, but there are a few things to consider.

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What Age Is Appropriate for Dating?

There are lots of ways to judge a potential partner. For many Americans, age plays a very small role in that decision-making process. But others have a preferred dating age range that they take quite seriously. For this campaign, we conducted a survey to learn more about the dating age range preferences of the average American.

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