What is half plus seven rule?

The half plus seven rule is a dating guideline that suggests the minimum age for a romantic partner should be calculated as half of one's age plus seven years. This means that a person's potential romantic partner should be at least this age to be considered acceptable. For example, if someone is 30 years old, the guideline suggests their minimum partner age should be 22 (half of 30 is 15, plus 7 is 22). The half plus seven rule is considered a general rule of thumb for many individuals and is not a strict rule, but rather a suggestion for age-appropriate partner selection.