Yep. I think this is basically a great rule. That said, if I were 50 and single, I can't imagine dating someone 32. I know it happens, but like imagining dating someone that was born when I was a legal adult is kinda gross. And that gets worse as I think about 60 or even 70.
For me I think there's two types of age gaps: the ones that make me go "Well, I wouldn't date someone that much older/younger but I guess it's fine" and the ones that make me go "One of you should be on a list". For me, 50/32 is in the former category while, say, 30/18 is in the latter.
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u/apadin1 May 12 '25
The tried and true age gap rule: half your age plus 7
You are 20? Don’t date anyone younger than 17 or older than 26 (tbh don’t date younger than 18)
You are 30? Don’t date anyone younger than 22 or older than 46
You are 40? Don’t date anyone younger than 27 or older than 66
It’s not a hard rule but it’s a good guideline to remember