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.

Why do girls date older guys?

1- Girls generally tend to get mature earlier than boys. So, when men are struggling with their wild phase and confused about making serious decisions about life, women are about to get settled down in their life. So, maybe, that is the reason, why women tend to get attracted to an older guy.