When it comes to the age gap, people usually ignore the age gap where a man is much older than a woman and criticize the one where a man is younger than a woman. If you think you are a rich man and you can woo a 20 years younger woman, then you are wrong. According to researchers a lot of age gap can lead to health problems. Along with that, mental problems can also affect the person. It also cause high chances of separation. So what can be the ideal age gap between the couples? Read out the text below:
According to the various researches, a gap of 20 years between the couples have 95% chances for a divorce. Bollywood actress Saira Banu is 20 years younger than her husband Dilip Kumar and the couple is still childless. On the other hand, if the gap is 10 years, it could reduce the probability to 40%.
Bollywood and Hollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is 10 years older than husband Nick Jonas. And when the gap is just 5 years, the risk of a divorce would be around 15%. Well, these numbers are arrived at after looking at divorce statistics. However, there are some couples who manage to make it together for a lifetime, as mentioned above, Saira Banu and Dilip Kumar. But their percentage is very low.
Lack of Understanding
This is what we call a generation gap. If there is a lot of age difference it is obvious the both will share a different way of thinking. Some times differences in thinking cause lack of understanding, which might increases distances.
Health Condition
The ageing partner may not match up to the expectations of the young partner as time passes by. It takes a very strong bond made of love and cares to stick to the person with a huge age gap.
Ideal Age Gap
Experts say that one should choose a partner with whom your maturity levels and compatibility match rather than going for looks. The ideal age gap according experts is 1 or 2 years or no gap. The statistics indicate that having such an age gap is the safest best for a marriage to be successful and lasting.
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