The American Academy of Pediatrics notes that on average, girls begin dating as early as 12 and a half years old, and boys a year older. But it may not be the kind of “dating” youre picturing.

What age do women want relationships?

According to the research, the average woman finds her life partner at the age of 25, while for men, theyre more likely to find their soulmate at 28, with half of people finding the one in their twenties.

At what age do serious relationships start?

Thats in part because statistically speaking, most people have their first experience with a boyfriend or girlfriend as teenagers, with one 2004 study estimating that around 84% of people enter their first serious relationship at an average of 18 years old.