It is not socially acceptable to go out with anyone within the three year age bracket. This only applies if the younger of the two is 14-16 years old.
"Hey dude, i'm dating this chick who's 15"

"Wtf dude you're like 18, ever heard of the three year rule"
by AnalBlaster5000 May 8, 2014
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