Is it illegal to date someone 4 years older than you?

Federal law makes it criminal to engage in a sexual act with another person who is between the age of 12 and 16 if they are at least four years younger than you. Some states, such as California and New York, set an age at which all sexual intercourse is considered statutory rape.

Can I date someone 4 years younger?

Originally Answered: Is it normal to love someone 4 years younger than you? Yes, as long as you are over the age of 21.