After surveying more than 3,000 men and women a few years ago, researchers from Emory University found that even a 5-year age difference resulted in an 18 percent higher likelihood of divorce compared to couples who were the same age. And these can be more predictive of how your relationship goes than your age is.

Does an age difference impact relationships?

Although a study on age preferences found that men and women are generally open to age gaps in their own future relationships, another study found that were less understanding when it comes to someone elses relationship. Even this double standard can cause tension in a relationship with an age gap.

Do relationships work if the woman is older?

It is surprising to know that one-third of women between the ages of 40 to 69 prefer dating a much younger man. The same goes for men as well. Even they love being with a woman who has a strong character, is responsible and well established in life. For many, the older woman younger man relationship works wonders.