The age difference between couples In today’s marriages and relationships it is a phenomenon that is observed with very frequently.
This is why a study carried out by Emory University in Atlanta, United States; investigated more than 3,000 couples to determine the ideal age gap for a relationship to last.
The researchers not only took into account the age of the people studied, but also the quality, interactions, communication, mutual satisfaction and level of commitment between couples; relevant factors within a mostly stable relationship.
Age gap throughout history
Along with this, the study also mentions that around 25% of all marriages have an age difference of 5 years or more.
But, going back in time, In 1955 this phenomenon was not so commonespecially when in the heterosexual marriages the woman was much older than the man.
Until thenit was believed that If a man was successful and had high social and financial capital, he could have a much younger wife that he; But today, this logic is not entirely accurate.
On the other hand, the woman was also expected to have an older partner or one of the same age, especially if the woman was going to remarry, she was expected to She will marry a man older than her.
Results
The results of the study were quite striking.
Couples with Just one year of age difference have a 3% chance of separating; while this figure increases considerably with a larger age gap.
Couples with a decade apart they have a 39% chance of breaking up. In the case of those who are carried by 20 years or more, the possibility of separation shoots up to an alarming 95%.
The conclusions of the study indicate that Relationships with a large age difference often face challenges such as differences in life experiences, expectations and future goals. This can cause problems of communication, clashes of interests and a very different perception of the world and life.
Furthermore, the other five indicators that best determine the success of a relationship are the ccommitment of both, appreciation of the couple, sexual satisfaction, perception of reality, and overcoming conflicts.
