Studies infer that if they marry the same age girl or boy, egos and dislikes clash; though of same age, their mental maturity and attitudes vary. Girl can be younger or older than the boy. Studies show that the 4-5 year age gap provides the most stable relationship.

What happens if husband and wife are of same age?

Previous studies have shown that men with younger wives live longer. The mortality risk of a husband who is seven to nine years older than his wife is reduced by eleven percent compared to couples where both partners are the same age. Conversely, a man dies earlier when he is younger than his spouse.

Is it better to marry someone your own age?

Even a five-year age difference makes a couple 18 percent more likely to get divorced, compared to a couple born on or around the same year. Thats according to a study that compiled polling data from more than 3,000 recently married and divorced Americans.