What is the best age's difference between a male and a female for getting married?

Question

My friend has finished his 31-year of age and he is preparing to get married but he does not want to get married to a very young girl (around 18-20). What is the best or average difference of age (in years) between a new male and a female for getting married and for having a satisfied sexual, intellectual, and emotional relationship that will endure for a long time?

Answer 1

It ain't ever the years, hon, it's the mileage, and marriages succeed best when the pair are a lot alike, not a lot different. With few differences, there is less to argue about. So tell your friend to pick some one with the same religion, politics, ed. level, race, smarts, wishes for children,etc.

Answer 2

I'm not sure if age is the number one factor - but rate of growth/maturity is. That being said, your 31 year old friend knows that there is a lot of changing and growing that takes place in your twenties - especially your late teens - so it is wise for hm to stick to someone who is closer to him in terms of age.

I've seen successful marriages of people with large age differences (10 years) and some unsuccessful ones where both people are the same age. It all boils down to compatibility, communication, maturity, respect/love, and probably the most important thing - commitment to the marriage and to one another.

Answer 3

You want the average, not really the best age difference. I think the average is 2 to 3 but I think the best is about 5.

Answer 4

None its ok as long as its of legal age like 18. An older male can easily be immature and the same for a female who is older or younger. Its not like noone can stop them especially if its legal unless its you of course. Its all about making mature decisons. My mom is 10 years younger than my dad and my mom decided to go to school at the age of 29 and my dad wanted to become an entrepeneur but he didn't even try. My mom's a nurse and my dads just looking for jobs. Who made the smart decison? Its all about compatibility.

Answer 5

Age has NOTHING to do with how a marrage will work. Look at all of the divorces people in the same age group are getting. Don't focus on the age. All personalities are different.

Answer 6

there isn't a set age(as long as she is over 18) if he really loves someone and she loves him back. People should get to know their mates before jumping in the sack, saying I love you, and getting married. It is okay to take your time. It isnt written anyone that a person must be married at a certain age to someone else at a certain age.

Answer 7

Well being a male I dislike this but, it is scientifically proven that females are more mature and mature faster then males. So if your friend was 31 I would advise him somebody about 1-2 years younger. Anybody older then him would be too mature, no offense, it would be too mature for any male. Anyways good luck.

Answer 8

It really isnt about the number but rather finding the right one. lots of relationships work with large age differences. for myself I would like to stay within l0 years or less just so you have more things in common and can talk about things you both are familiar with. hard to do with a generation gap

Answer 9

not sure...my husband and i are 11 years apart (he's 43 and i am 32)
if your friend is 31 i would think that some one maybe about 25 to 27 sounds reasonable

Answer 10

Age doesn't matter. It's if two people can make each other happy and endure a lasting, committed relationship.