When a person enters a relationship with someone the goal is to have a long-lasting relationship. As it turns out a long-lasting relationship depends on several factors; ‘Age’ being one such factor for success.
In a time when cougars are sporting their eye candies and sugar daddies are splurging on their sugar babies is the impact of age on relationships relevant? Studies say ‘Yes.’
A recent study has brought to attention the importance of age in relationship success. It tells how the increase in the age gap between partners leads to an increase in the probability of separation.
In this blog, we are going to understand the role of age in relationship dynamics and how the closeness of your age to your partner’s age can translate to a long-lasting marriage.
So, here are the benefits of marrying someone your own age:
Contents
- 1) Having a shared history
- 2) Chasing the same life goals
- 3) Same age partners match each other in wisdom
- 4) Equality in the relationship
- 5) Having the same zeal and spontaneity towards life
- 6) Being with someone who really loves you
- 7) You can have the same hobbies
- 8) The ability to easily mix-up with their friends and family
- 9) The prospect of aging together
- Final Thoughts
When both you and your partner are of the same age, you both are at the same stage of life. You must have had similar life experiences. This is a big one when it comes to relationships since a healthy relationship is based on compatibility and understanding. A shared life history ensures that you both understand each other better.
2) Chasing the same life goals
Let’s say you are a 50-year-old man dating a 20 something girl. At 50, you have already hustled through life and established yourself as someone. Now, you are in a place to tone it down and enjoy your life with your partner. However, does your 20 something partner shares the same view as you?
It is more than likely that your young partner also wants to sweat it out to make her own name in this world. A difference in life goals is a major reason for marital discord. Getting married to someone of the same age reduces the rise of such situations.
3) Same age partners match each other in wisdom
If you have been around for a while, it’s likely that you have learned a thing or two more than a younger person. This makes you wiser than them. Chances are you are not going to get the same level of wisdom in a younger partner.
This might prove a blunder on your path to a happy marriage since a younger partner won’t be able to match your wisdom and maturity.
4) Equality in the relationship
Age-mates have a higher chance of getting respect from each other. When men and women of the same age start dating they will experience more tolerance and mutual respect for each other. This happens because both are familiar and sensitive to what the other is going through in life.
Being equal in age also brings equality of the genders. Since none of the partners are leading in age or experiences; here neither the man will be able to dominate the woman nor will the woman dominate her partner.
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5) Having the same zeal and spontaneity towards life
Let’s admit it, we are not going to have the same level of energy, fitness, and stamina throughout our life and this is only natural.
Since husbands and wives belonging to the same age group have the same level of energy and spontaneity they can be a companion to each other in its truest sense. Partying, hiking, dancing, adventurous activities, or some not so adventurous activities won’t be a major issue when you can match each other’s fitness and energy levels.
6) Being with someone who really loves you
They say it’s when there is no reason for someone to stay with you but still decides to stay is the one that truly loves you.
Many people choose to be with a younger partner because they admire their partner’s looks. However, being with someone your own age might be the right thing to do.
You may be able to retain your energy and youthful look for now butit’s just a matter of time when the time will start catching up with you. A partner of the same age won’t hold these inevitable age-related bodily changes against you as they are in the same boat as you.
7) You can have the same hobbies
Isn’t it fun when you and your partner have similar interests? This not only ensures you always have something to talk about with your loved one but also plays a role in strengthening your relationship in the long run.
Given that marriage is a long term commitment you would need to spend a lot of time with your significant other. Having common interests and hobbies can really make your time together fun and enjoyable.
The odds of enjoying the same set of hobbies with a younger partner are small.
8) The ability to easily mix-up with their friends and family
If you are at the farther end of the age bracket it is more than likely that your friends also belong to the same age group. A younger partner may not be comfortable or rather not be able to mix up with your friends.
You see, that’s a bit of an issue. This is an issue because both your partner and friends may feel left out in each other’s company. This is something that you don’t want since it creates an unwanted strain on your relationship as well as your friendship.
Now, coming down to family, your family also may be more open and welcoming to someone close to your age as your spouse rather than someone who is drastically younger.
9) The prospect of aging together
One of the best reasons to be married to someone of the same age is the prospect of growing old together. Both of you can achieve the same life goals, go through the same life experiences, and also be there for each other when time turns against you.
A younger partner may start to resent their decision when age-related issues begin to crop up.
Final Thoughts
Yes, age is just a number, but that number still holds value in life.Life is just a lot smoother when the one standing beside you is mature enough to understand you and is going through the same experiences as you.
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