Spending prolonged time in close contact, working on something that incites both peoples passions, can naturally lead to friendship and even romance. As long as both partners are legal adults, a romantic relationship can flourish, but a 10-year age gap can present special challenges.

Is 10 years a good age gap between couples?

Studies have found partners in a 10-year age difference marriage are often subject to social disapproval. While most people prefer a life partner whos their age, a vast majority is open to the idea of spending their life with someone who is 10-15 years their junior or senior.

Does age really matter in a relationship yes or no?

But some studies find the relationship satisfaction reported by age-gap couples is higher. These couples also seem to report greater trust and commitment and lower jealousy than similar-age couples. Over three-quarters of couples where younger women are partnered with older men report satisfying romantic relationships.

Is it good for a wife to be older than her husband?

Marriage generally improves life expectancy, but the age gap between a couple affects the life expectancy of men and women very differently. However, a woman who is between seven and nine years older than her husband has a 20% greater mortality rate than if she were with a man the same age.