Study Reveals Ideal Age Distance For Couples For Langgeng Marriage

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JAKARTA - Many say that age difference is just a number in a relationship. However, the difference in age gap between married couples (couples) is considered to be able to affect the survival of marriages.

This was revealed by a psychiatrist, Dr. Loren Olson, quoted from Psyh Sentral, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. He said a married couple with age differences would feel more suitable for several things in their married life.

Most of the couples I know say they ' FEEL' them age. We have a chronological age, psychological age, physical age, and sexual age. Couples with age differences often match in the last three things, "said Dr. Loren Oslon.

According to a study in the Journal of Population Economics, it is stated that the ideal age difference for couples is zero to three years. This age difference shows greater satisfaction in marriage, compared to the age difference of four to six years.

Satisfaction is said to decrease more significantly in couples with a greater age difference than those of their age. However, age difference is not the only factor that affects perpetuity and satisfaction in marriage.

This study only provides an overview of the idea that age differences in relationships can be equated with significant differences. These differences include interest, lifestyle, and long-term goals between partners.

If you feel you have a strong bond with someone 10 years older, then you can try to build a shared household life.

However, if you are having a relationship with someone who has a fairly long age difference, you may need to consider having a long-term relationship, namely marriage.