Think of 10 years as a general guideline, but be open to other ages as well—and dont limit yourself to dating only someone older. “Men should date older, and women should be OK experimenting with dating younger.

Does a 10-year age gap matter?

According to the research, which surveyed over 3,000 recently married and divorced Americans, as little as a five-year age gap increases the likelihood of divorce by 18%. That number jumps to 39% for a 10-year age gap and a whopping 95% increase for couples with a 20-year age difference.