Do you believe in the “Half your age plus 7” rule when dating?

[Dongtai]

I need sexual attraction and maturity to even consider dating a woman. I won’t date anyone below 18 and even then it’s extremely rare because most 18-19 yr olds act their age (like high schoolers) and it just feels weird for me. I’ve met maybe 1-2 girls I would’ve dated that were 18-19 since I turned 20(I’m 26).

I usually go for older girls 28-32 just because they’re usually on the same page as me in terms of dating goals. But more commonly I end up with a girl around my age.

20-29 has been my age range for the past 6 years. But if the opportunity presented itself I would date someone older or younger depending on factors I’ve already mentioned

[LaVillaStrangiato]

Where did that come from in the first place? I've heard it spouted around.
Who cares how old someone is, as long as it's legally appropriate.
They key is whether or not there is physical, emotional and spiritual chemistry - and whether or not both partners are communicating and agreeable 100%.

[nerms123]

It definitely depends on the persons age but I like to have a year range. The younger the person the smaller the range.

[Screenwriter]

That would be far too much younger than me... more than five or so years is too much in general.

[Anonymous]

Not really. I'd prefer if they were no more than 3-4 years older than me

[JustTheTrue]

Never heard of it, and don’t care about it. Like other people say unless I’m attracted to them. I won’t hit on them beside I like girls who act mature to be honest. In my experiences those 18-21 years old still act like high schoolers. I even know one that is 24-25 and act like she is 16 the most immature girl I had ever met. Geez

[cavmanier]

That's extremely stupid. You might as well based your mentality off fortune cookies if you're gonna go by that.

[Guffrus]

Its just a guide, or rule of thumb ie, not a rule at all.

[Liam_Hayden]

"Half my age plus seven" to "twice my age minus seven" if she is older than I am yields a range of 19-41. I usually date 29-39, so not exactly but I guess I fall within that zone.

[liampoy]

I didn't know this rule but I think it's not a too bad calculation.

[zagor]

No, I don't use nonsensical rules that someone made up. Besides, some of those 14 year olds are cute...

[Moonchild714]

No I'm 20 years older than my fiance. That rule states 17 years younger max.

[Anonymous]

No. As long as she is legal, she's dateable. What other people think means nothing

[MikeTheBartender]

Hahaa I'm doing it right now

[TacosRAwesome]

Yes but technically in reverse

[October808]

30 and up, younger only with certain exceptions.

[Walrus_au]

never heard of it, but it sounds like nonsense.

[nomazi]

No lol I’d never date a 17 yo

[PondyPand]

Nope.

[BillieJean1070]

Twice my age, minus 7.

[blutwolfe]

Mo I don't

[COMMODOREII]

That's nonsense.

[Lance1965]

Nope.

[Nachowedgie]

Nope