A European study found that men who are 4-6 years older than their wives have the most children; while men who are 15 years older than their wives have fewer children but the happiest marriages.
1. Marriages where the man is 5 years older are the happiest.
A survey by European scientists suggests that age is a key factor influencing marital stability. Dr. Emmanuel Frannier of the University of Bath in the UK conducted a longitudinal study of 1,534 couples. The results showed that the best couples for a strong, lasting marriage are those where both partners are highly educated and have no history of divorce, with the man being at least five years older than the woman. Researchers stated that this age combination, where the wife is at least five years younger than the husband, is the least prone to conflict, and their divorce rate is one-sixth that of other marriages.
In addition, a study by the University of Vienna found that husbands who are 4-6 years older than their wives have the most children; while husbands who are 15 years older than their wives have fewer children but the most fulfilling marriages.
2. Couples of the same age have better communication skills.
Besides the "man five years older" age gap, "same-age" marriages are also quite good! Yue Xiaodong, Associate Professor of the Department of Social Sciences at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, believes that same-age relationships do not refer to the narrow definition of being the same age, but rather to couples being roughly the same age and belonging to the same generation. Wang Guorong points out that same-age relationships mean the man and woman are the same age or the man is no more than three years older than the woman. It can be said that in modern people's minds, this marriage model is very ideal.
The foundation of same-age relationships lies in the psychological and physiological harmony between the two partners. Such marriages are the most sustainable and offer six major benefits: 1. Easier to establish intimacy. 2. Frequent interaction. 3. Synchronized growth. 4. Shared needs. 5. Support from family and friends. 6. Equality and self-confidence. In short, same-age couples share similar social experiences, making it easier to work together effectively when facing life's challenges. Long-term compatibility further aligns their thinking, fostering a shared understanding and cognitive patterns.
"While there are many advantages to men and women being the same age, some problems can also arise precisely because of this equality." Couples of the same age are prone to power struggles due to their emphasis on equality, and may often fight endlessly over "who has the final say."
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