If you’re hoping to find “the one,” there's a scientific formula for that...

If you just can’t seem to stumble across that special someone – you may want to consider taking a more scientific approach...

Peter Todd, professor of informatics and cognitive science, says we need to establish some baseline standards to increase the odds of finding the best mate. Todd says 12 seems to be the magic number when it comes to figuring out what you want in a relationship. After dating 12 people, we’ve got enough information to help determine what we’re looking for in a long-term partner.

After 12 it’s time to consider settling, if you hope to settle down. He suggests if you’ve dated fewer than 12 people, feel free to keep looking and dating. If you’re up around 30, you’re probably either being too picky, or not really ready to settle down.