2006-08-11 04:56:48 · 16 answers · asked by Damoon 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
There is no reason saying the man HAS to be older but in a general sense women usually mature faster then men therefore resulting in a more compatable marriage
2006-08-11 04:59:23 · answer #1 · answered by neiako 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who said the man must be older. There are lots of women that are older. Age really doesn't make a difference.
2006-08-11 06:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There really isn't one. I have a friend who is 15 years older than her husband. They have a good marriage and have been married for 28 years.
In fact, statistically men die 7-8 years younger than women, so it is an advantage if the woman is older.
2006-08-11 05:01:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The man doesn't have to be older. My great-aunt was 11 years older than her husband.
2006-08-11 04:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by zil28ennov 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not true at all. I know a couple, the woman is, like, I think 7 years older than her husband. It does NOT matter.
2006-08-11 05:26:02 · answer #5 · answered by asdfghjkl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The man does not have to be older... women usually tend to choose men who are older because they are closer in maturity levels and goals... after a certain age this is different because even though we mature "slower" (obviously depends on the definition of maturity, but usually means we arent as ready for mature relatiosnships as quickly as women are) we are apt and able to carry on with relationships with any woman... but this is of course after a certain age... there are exceptions as I believe myself to be but in general this is the view on men and relationships... ON a lighter note I know many marriages which consist of a woman who is older than her spouse... again there are many of us men who are capable of sustaining mature and fruitful relationships at earlier ages... and i mean like 20 or older... because mature (relationshipwise) teens males are a true rarety... Sorry Its true
2006-08-11 05:20:06 · answer #6 · answered by Eliezer A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its just something people are used to but its not like that anymore. im 2 years older than my husband and we are perfect for eachother.
2006-08-11 10:34:54 · answer #7 · answered by Happy Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats not necessarily true. well i havent actually gotten married but ive been with women about 5 or 6 yrs older than me
2006-08-11 05:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by dirty n 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know where you live, But here it is not that way, All of the women I have been with(almost) have been older.
2006-08-11 05:00:16 · answer #9 · answered by Big hands Big feet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no rule i am aware of...it just happens for most couples that way i think out of tradition..my wife is 2 years older then myself...kicking the sterotype...
2006-08-11 05:02:50 · answer #10 · answered by sosickiam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋