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Age Difference in Marriage

As defined by society, the practice of men preferring to marry younger women and women preferring to marry older men has been in existence since the concept of matrimonial alliance itself came into existence. What has changed over the years is the age difference in marriage. More recently, women seem to prefer marrying highly successful men, who are considerably older than these women. That being said, whether the age difference actually affects a person's marriage or not has become one of the most prominent questions being asked.

Average Age Difference in Marriage Over the Years

A look at the statistical data compiled over the last century suggests that the age difference in a matrimonial alliance has been constantly changing owing to several underlying factors. First it fell from 29 years for men and 26 years for women at the beginning of the 20th century to 26 years for men and 23 years for women by the mid-20th century. This drastic fall of three years was attributed to the emergence of nuclear families in the society. By the end of this century, though, the difference was back to what it was at the beginning

17 Comments

More Age difference makes marreage life more happy
Husband should b more elder than his wife for happy married life

23 months ago

Age does not protect you from love but love to some extent protects you from age. thank you Arif and Ramesh for your good comments. Have a great day!

23 months ago

age don't matter if you are both in-love

23 months ago

Face facts,, at least 50% OF YOUNG PEOPLE marriages fail within the first 7 years,,so making rules about the age of marriage is a lot of rubbish....Just find your perfect lover that is compatible in every way and marry at any age difference and find happiness.. Just tick the boxes and marry your choice. you only live once,,so marry the best person that makes you happy..Find the person who has the personality and nature and attitude and love that suits you,, and you will never divorce..people who write rules about marriage are boring...lack intelligence and have no fun in life...it,s 2011 now...we don,t live in the dark ages anymore

23 months ago

Yah..your right Gloria..and also to you Nadia..love does keep you young and happy..I,m happy ..coz i always love everyone and i,m never w/out love......if i worried about rules..then i would have no love at all..

23 months ago

Old age is not a matter for sorrow. It is matter for thanks if we have left our work done behind us.Thank you Bob and Gloria for your comments.

23 months ago

I,m gonna change my profile pic soon nadia with myself and a girl that makes me happy,,and you can judge us together and see that age is no barrier to happiness ( young and old ) does work .. when she is in my arms my life is heaven and my whole personality changes..I feel so peaceful and happy,, My Motto is always....Life is for Living and Living is for Loving...SO.?? everyone please go and hug/kiss someone today...your life will be better and happier......Just get that rule book and throw it away.hehehe :))

23 months ago

Age' is no longer just a number that couples put aside when it comes to the big picture of getting married, having children and a happily life thereafter. Thank you Bob for your nice comments

23 months ago

age doesn't matter in marriage,what matters most is true love,trust,understanding & faithfulness.

14 months ago

i agree with u aimee..:)

14 months ago

Thanks Aimee for your comments I am also agree with your thoughts!

14 months ago

Thanks Sarah for your comments!

14 months ago

nice post

14 months ago

Thanks Safia!

14 months ago

Thanks for your comments and like my post!

14 months ago