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Couples where women are older than their chosen ones are not uncommon today. Zdorovye conducted an investigation into how long such relationships last and how to maintain them.

Progress is clear

The opinion that there were no such marriages before does not reflect the true state of affairs. History, including world history, has known more than one such couple. However, if we look at the statistics, the dynamics, especially in recent years, are obvious. If in 1963 in only 15% of married couples the woman was older than the man, by now this figure has increased. Sociologists say that now in every 6th couple a woman is older than her chosen one.

How long?

According to psychologists, marriages in which the wife is older than the husband have every chance of longevity and stability. If you want to live happily ever after, do not pay attention to others, because it is public opinion, according to psychologists, that is often the reason for the collapse of such unions. Relatives can also play a fatal role in relationships, both on the part of the woman (telling horror stories about her husband Alphonse) and on the part of the man (complaining that the “old woman” has confused / bewitched / powdered the brains of the “poor boy”). If you truly love each other, never forget that your relationship is your own business. Do not let anyone climb into them, in love there is no place for superfluous people. And remember: the less you will wash dirty linen in public, the happier and more carefree your life will be.

Your happiness can be destroyed not only by third parties, but also by yourself. A woman in such a relationship should once and for all forget about unreasonable fears, stupid complexes and inappropriate jealousy. Only a wise, self-confident wife who loves herself and her husband is able to save the marriage. Agree, all these rules work in marriages where the man is older.

What does it give her?

According to psychologists, women whose husbands are younger than them have increased self-esteem, regardless of whether they themselves recognize this fact or not. In addition, such women are more careful about their appearance, have diverse interests and have an increased love of life, and their sex life is much more diverse and richer than that of their girlfriends who have tied the knot with older men. However, all the same psychologists advise not to relax and, over the years, only intensify work on yourself and your relationships so that the beloved man does not cool off and the marriage does not crack.

Personal experience

Nadezhda (29 years old) and Murat (22 years old)

A novel with a sequel

We met in Turkey, where I went on another vacation. Literally on the second or third day of rest, I met the handsome Murat on the beach. He "managed" aquabikes and other water activities. Relations began with lightning speed. Hot sun, hot sand, hot southern man - what else do you need? And, to be honest, we did not think about continuing, we just enjoyed each other. I liked that he was younger. Some kind of crazy energy, gaiety, romance and his concern for me turned my head.

Two weeks went by way too fast. He did not want to let me go, and I flew away with the thought that it was just a holiday romance and there would be no continuation. But upon returning home, I did not stop thinking about Murat. I was drawn to him like a magnet. After 10 days, I packed my things and returned to where we were so happy. From that moment we began to live together. Then he went to serve in the army, and when I returned to Russia, I got a job as a teacher. But we didn't stop talking, we kept in touch. From time to time he cried how hard it was for him, and I, like a mother, comforted and supported him: “Well, be patient, well, just a little more, there are so many days left ...” Every time he was given a day off, I came up with a bunch of reasons to skip work and flew to him in Turkey. During another such meeting, he presented me with an engagement ring. According to Turkish customs, a girl should also give a ring to her chosen one. I gladly did it. We got engaged, and after he served, we got married. The wedding was played in Moscow, and a few months later our daughter was born.

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I can’t say that all these 4.5 years were a complete fairy tale. And it's not so much the difference in years, but the difference in mentality. Southern guys are quite infantile at any age. Therefore, it happens that he is offended like a little one by some nonsense, requires constant attention and care, cannot find his things on his own, loves me to take care of him in the same way as our daughter, devote the same amount of time. It doesn't annoy me, but rather makes me happy. With all this, he can also show character, flare up, show who is the boss in the house. I consciously create an atmosphere that supposedly he is the main one, although in fact I myself constantly control our relations and all his actions, and the responsibility for the family and daughter lies more with me. In this sense, maybe, due to age, I am a little wiser, sometimes I will keep silent, and this is what helps to smooth the corners and avoid unnecessary quarrels.

You know, when a man is younger, it is incredibly motivating to look at 100, and the very energy of a young guy is transmitted in such a way that you feel very young. In any case, I want to say that if people feel good together, then all difficulties can be overcome and a compromise can be found. And age is just a number. Love is the main thing! After all, many break up not because someone is younger or older, but simply because they no longer understand and love each other.

Anastasia Prokosheva (35 years old) and Ilya Prokoshev (26 years old)

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We met, no matter how trite it may sound, on a dating site. For me, this was not a way to find a partner, I registered there, rather out of curiosity. Ilya, as it turned out later, too. Accidentally seeing each other in the Internet space, we decided to meet that evening. And why not: both of us at that time were free and nothing prevented us from spending time with the person we liked.

Frankly, I have always liked younger guys, although my first husband was older than me. Going to this meeting, I was absolutely calm, no "special" fees, experiences, worries. I did not expect something supernatural from this meeting and I was right: no love at first sight happened. The evening passed very nicely, in a friendly atmosphere. Ilya was gallant, sweet and witty. I was sure that our relationship would end there. Not because I didn’t like him, but because I didn’t believe in a relationship where a man is so much younger. It seemed to me that 9 years is already too much. So why does he need me? Yes, and I already have one child, it was not enough to babysit a man like a child, I thought.

But I was wrong. The first meeting was followed by the second, and it was already a full-fledged date. We walked along the embankment, admired the fireworks, talked and laughed a lot. I really did not want this evening to end, I was so afraid that it would be the last ... The kiss decided everything. After him, we were sure that we should meet.

Remembering now the beginning of our relationship, I can say that we were “terribly” in love and happy. We wanted to spend every minute of free time together, not parting for a moment! I was in love like a girl. It's like I'm 18 again and this is my first love! We even wanted to sign at that time, but at some point, it seemed that the whole world took up arms against us ... My parents and friends of Ilya did not share our optimism and did not believe in this relationship. They prevented them as best they could, so that endless happiness was replaced by difficult partings and difficult reconciliations, again partings and again reconciliations. One thing I can say for sure, even when we were not together, continued to love each other. And this love is stronger. If you ask me why we still decided to get married, I will answer that I have been waiting for him all my life! This is the kind of man I wanted to see next to me. Ilya is gentle, caring, affectionate, honest, devoted, madly in love with animals and children, whatever I ask him, he is ready to do for me. Thanks to him, I learned to forgive and go forward, to appreciate every second spent together. Ilya also changed, he learned to understand people better, became more tolerant and more humane. In these relationships, I became a truly happy woman, even more confident in myself and my irresistibility. All my girlish dreams about a prince on a white horse came true.

Now we are expecting a child, and I know for sure that my husband will be an amazing father! He loves our baby already now as much as not all fathers are able to love already born children. We are already six months in the tummy, the doctor said that this is a girl, my father's princess. What's next for us? Only love!

Elena Lyubimkina (33 years) and Mikhail Makarov (26 years)

"A beautiful woman is a happy woman"!

Misha and I knew each other long before our romance began. We were connected not only by joint work in the agency of economic information, but also by common interests: a shooting range at the police station, a passion for walks and travel. I never considered him as a potential partner and once even tried to arrange his personal life by introducing him to my girlfriend ... but, to my happiness, their relationship did not work out.

It was the story of a friend that he was “too perfect” that made me look at Mikhail from a different perspective. After all, unlike her, I didn’t need Brazilian passions with an endless surge of emotions and adrenaline. I dreamed of a stable relationship with a strong and confident person.

It all started with an almost accidental kiss. There was a fireworks festival in Moscow at the time, which we decided to attend. It was very cold, and we stood in an embrace all evening, warming each other. Then Misha went to see me home and we kissed goodbye. For the first time. And then there was our joint trip to New Jerusalem, after which we began to live together. And a year ago we had a son, Yegor.

Of course, at first, both my and Mishina's acquaintances were interested in whether we were embarrassed by the age difference. But realizing that we don’t see a problem in this at all, we calmed down and no longer bother. For Misha and me, his grandfather and grandmother are an example. They have a difference of 5 years in the direction of the granny. And this is the most beautiful and happy couple that I know. They have been living together soul to soul for 50 years. Not all couples with the traditional age distribution can boast the same.

Sometimes friends ask: "Aren't you afraid that a younger girl will take Misha away from the family?" I have never seen and do not see younger girls as competitors. What for? A person who is close in spirit and loves will belong to you without any competition.

Despite his young age, Misha is a much more mature and interesting person than many of the older men I have known. I didn't want to be with any of them every day. And I certainly didn't want anyone to have a baby. My husband is an absolutely accurate confirmation that intelligence and wisdom do not always depend on biological age.

I, in turn, am mature enough to see the world without illusions, and, as a result, I have no desire to control a loved one, which was in my 20s.

I carefully monitor my health and devote a lot of time to my appearance, but I do it primarily for myself. I try to get enough sleep (as far as possible with a small child), I walk, from time to time I visit a beauty salon. I do not use decorative cosmetics, as a care I prefer essential oils and aloe vera. I'm sure if I love myself, then my husband will be crazy about me.

Many acquaintances say that next to Misha I literally blossomed, blossomed like a flower. And all because the beauty of a woman does not depend on her age. A beautiful woman is a happy woman, and I am very happy !

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The skater admits that, like many men, he used to love dating younger girls, but now he is not afraid to be led by his wise wife. The future spouses met during preparations for Eurovision 2008, in which Rudkovskaya's ward Dima Bilan participated. Evgeny Plushenko and violinist Edwin Marton were involved in the artist's number. The guys brought victory to Russia in the song contest, and for Plushenko this triumph became a double celebration, because he managed to win Yana's heart as well. Just a year later, the lovers played a magnificent wedding, and on the eve of Christmas 2013, baby Sasha was born in the family.

Madonna (56) and Timor Steffens (27)

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It would be strange not to see Madonna on this list - all the last boyfriends of the diva were younger than her. The artist herself explains her choice simply: you see, peers have long been married and with children. From the last more or less serious relationship, we remember the dancer Timor Steffens, the difference with which was as much as 30 years. Madonna met Timor at a New Year's party at Valentino Garavani's villa. Their romance lasted seven months. Before that, the star met with another young and hot handsome man - 25-year-old Frenchman Brahim Zaibat.

Lera Kudryavtseva (44) and Igor Makarov (27)

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The TV presenter and the hockey player are separated by 16 years, but the couple is not at all concerned about this difference - a year and a half ago, the striker of the SKA team and the screen star got married, and six months ago they bought a house in the Moscow region. Lera admitted that after the wedding she really wants to change her lifestyle: give birth to two more children (Kudryavtseva has a 25-year-old son) and learn to knit.

Sharon Stone (57) and David DeLuise (43)

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The age difference between Sharon Stone and David DeLuise is small by Madonna's standards - only 13 years old, but the couple looks very harmonious. The 43-year-old producer wears a beard and is slightly gray, while Stone looks many times younger than his years.

Alla Pugacheva (66) and Maxim Galkin (39)

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Galkin became the fifth husband of the Prima Donna, who no longer concealed her sympathy for younger men (the artist's previous husband, Philip Kirkorov, was 18 years younger than his wife). A couple of years after the high-profile wedding, in September 2013, Alla Borisovna's fans were surprised by the news that the artist had become a mother again. Of course, the singer did not give birth to her babies on her own - a surrogate mother helped her in this.

Shakira (38) and Gerard Pique (28)

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Despite the fact that Shakira is 10 years older than her husband (only 10 years!), This does not prevent them from building family happiness. The singer and football player met five years ago at the World Cup and gave the world two boys. Personally, these two evoke the warmest feelings in us.

Nonna Grishaeva (44) and Alexander Nesterov (31)

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The young husband of the artist works for his wife as a director and helps her develop her musical career. Answering a question about the age difference, Grishaeva admits: “With him, I feel absolutely protected! And Sasha is very similar to my father.

Deborra-Lee Furness (59) and Hugh Jackman (46)

Actor Hugh Jackman and his wife have been together for 20 years - this example is really an excellent proof that the age of love is not a hindrance. The Hollywood handsome man is 13 years younger than his wife. That is, when they decided to get married, he was only 28, and she was already 41. Do you want to know what is the secret of their relationship? Jackman does not part with his wife for more than two weeks - such a rule in a star family.

Lolita (51) and Dmitry Ivanov (40)

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Lolita Milyavskaya played her fifth wedding in March 2010. The choice of the artist fell on a tennis player and fitness coach. According to the artist, Dmitry himself began to look after her - he invited her to personal training. But in the end, it was not sports that brought the future spouses together, but misfortune: when Dmitry got to the hospital, Lolita began to take care of him, and then fell in love. Only two years after the wedding, Lolita met her adult stepdaughter: Ivanov has a 19-year-old daughter, Anastasia. The artist is not at all jealous of her husband for his first family. According to her, she, on the contrary, likes his care and responsibility for the family.

Today, September 23, Ivan Krasko celebrates his birthday. On the eve of the holiday, the artist made himself a truly “royal gift” - a wedding with his former student, who is 60 years younger than him. This caused a lot of buzz. However, such a difference in age is no longer nonsense today. the site remembered other couples where the spouse is much older than their soul mate.

Oleg Tabakov and Marina Zudina

Age difference - 30 years

Oleg Pavlovich went to Marina, breaking off a 35-year marriage with actress Lyudmila Krylova. Prior to this, the connection between the venerable director and the actress who was beginning at that time was a secret and had lasted for 10 years. Although Zudina did not want conflict in the first Tabakov family, their romance should have received some kind of logical continuation. The actor chose Marina. His children from his first marriage - Anton and Alexandra - painfully experienced this divorce, even refused to communicate with their father. Many predicted the collapse of this union.

Nevertheless, the marriage of Tabakov and Zudina is already 20 years old, they have two beautiful children - Pavel and Maria, and their family is considered one of the strongest in the domestic show business.

Oleg Tabakov as Evgeny Dorn and Marina Zudina as Irina Arkadina in a scene from the play Photo: www.russianlook.com

Andrey Urgant and Elena Romanova

Age difference - 30 years

Before the romance began, Andrei and Elena encountered several times - at parties, filming programs, his performances. Once Urgant was invited to the University of Culture and Arts to give a lecture. Lena studied there in her fifth year. Then the artist for the first time looked at her with interest - he noted how she had matured and prettier. Invited to visit for mushroom soup ...

Today, Elena is not only a companion, but also the director of the TV presenter.

It should be noted that Andrei's son, the famous showman Ivan Urgant, is 8 years older than Elena, and prefers not to communicate with his stepmother.

The son of Andrei Urgant is 8 years older than Elena. Photo: www.russianlook.com

Dmitry Dibrov and Polina Nagradova

Age difference - 30 years

The couple met 8 years ago during a beauty contest, where 17-year-old Polina from Rostov won the Miss Body title. The young age did not bother the 47-year-old TV presenter at that time, he began to actively seek her favor, showered her with flowers and gifts. In 2009, Dibrov and Nagradova signed and got married. As the spouses assure, their age is not a hindrance to their happiness, and they do not pay attention to the vicious attacks of the public.

In this union, three little boys have already been born. Polina devotes all her time to their education. By the way, Dmitry has two more children from previous marriages. Recall that Polina is already the fourth wife of Dibrov. By the way, the previous wife was also 26 years younger than the journalist.

The young age did not bother the 47-year-old TV presenter at that time. Photo: www.russianlook.com

Alexander Gordon and Nozanin Abdulvasieva

Age difference - 30 years

TV presenter Alexander Gordon and the granddaughter of Valery Akhadov, a famous director, honored worker of arts of Tajikistan and Russia, Nozanin Abdulvasieva first met on the set of the film "Clever Man". The novel developed rapidly, and soon the couple signed. As 21-year-old Nozanin assures, she likes that her husband is older: “It’s easier to communicate with an adult man who has already decided in life and set priorities.” The girl's family also easily accepted her son-in-law.

By the way, in the history of Gordon's three previous marriages, he already had the experience of living together with a woman much younger than himself - Nina Schipilova. And the main reason for the divorce from Nina was precisely the 30-year age difference.

Alexander Gordon and Nozanin Abdulvasieva first met on the set. Photo: AiF

Alexander Gradsky and Marina Kotashenko

Age difference - 31 years

The legendary musician and famous model have been together since 2003. As for most of our list, this is far from the first union for Alexander Borisovich. Before Marina, the singer was married three times.

Gradsky saw Marina on the street and immediately decided to approach. Did the woman recognize the rock legend? Gradsky says no. But a few days later she called on the mobile phone left to her ...

The couple claims that in 12 years of relations there has not been a single quarrel between them, despite the difficult nature of Alexander Borisovich, so the doom of marriages between people with a big age difference is a myth.

Alexander Gradsky. Photo: www.russianlook.com

Andrei Konchalovsky and Yulia Vysotskaya

Age difference - 36 years

In 1996, fate gave the director, who already had four broken marriages behind him, a meeting with a 23-year-old actress from Minsk, Yulia Vysotskaya. By the way, Andrei Sergeevich himself admits that his character is not a gift. And, if he were much younger, it is unlikely that their marriage with Yulia turned out to be so long and lasting. But the experience acquired in previous relationships saves from many mistakes.

Today, the couple are experiencing a tragedy - their daughter Maria fell into a coma in 2013 as a result of an accident. This became a serious test for the marriage. As the media assured, the family almost broke up. Today, the girl's condition is better, and Andrei and Yulia assure that all the rumors about a possible divorce are not true.

Andrei Konchalovsky and Yulia Vysotskaya. Photo: www.globallookpress.com

Bari Alibasov and Victoria Maksimova

Age difference - 40 years

The famous music producer, outrageous Bari Alibasov married his assistant Victoria Maximova in 2013. At that time, the creator of the Na-Na group was 66 years old. And the girl is only 26. Not without a scandal. Alibasov's son, Bari Alibasov Jr., right on the air of the program where his father announced his engagement, called Victoria "an impudent and cunning bitch." Allegedly, her motive for marriage is profit. As you know, Alibasov is not a poor person. It is also known that for Bari this is already the sixth marriage, and all five previous ones did not last long. However, the young have been together for two years now. You look, and Victoria will become for Bari his “swan song”.

As we can see, a big difference is far from uncommon, and not an obstacle to family happiness. True, Ivan Krasko, with his 60-year lead, has not yet been surpassed by anyone. We wish Ivan Ivanovich personal happiness and long life!

Bari Alibasov married his assistant Victoria Maximova in 2013. Photo:

In an unequal marriage, in which the woman is older than the man, the relationship develops differently than in a couple of the same age or when the husband is older than the wife. In such a union, everything depends on the age difference. If she is small, two to four years old, a man may not notice her at all, feeling like a protector and head of the family.

If the difference is large, then this is not only striking, but also raises a lot of questions. For a man, the age of a loved one is not an obstacle in a relationship, but society and close circle will still question and suspect a man of insincerity. A woman cannot avoid pity and caustic remarks that someday a young husband will leave her.

In couples where the woman is older than the man, misunderstandings and disagreements arise.. If the lovers came together on the basis of sexual attraction, then, despite the excellent compatibility, their relationship will not last long. An immature young man will get bored with a woman, and he will be tired of passions and an experienced partner. Most often this is exactly what happens, but there are couples where the age difference does not affect the duration of the relationship.

People may judge a woman for having an affair with a young guy. In society, stereotypes about unequal marriage are common, with which she is forced to fight:

1. "He gets tired and goes to a young girl." If a man leaves a woman, then this is not due to the age difference. She either bored him, or he realizes that he made the wrong choice. Maybe he lost his feelings, he fell in love with another. The unwillingness of the partner to have children is also a good reason that prompted the guy to leave for the same age.
2. “Having a husband or partner much younger than yourself is a woman's initiative. » In fact, most often it is young guys who show interest in mature women. Even in kindergarten and elementary grades, they fall in love with a teacher, the first teacher, and in high school - with a counselor or trainee. Attraction to a more mature partner is inherent in them by nature, and there is nothing in this.
3. “Relationships have no future and will not last long. » According to statistics, on average, the relationship lasts 13 years. But there are couples who do not part and go through the whole life path together.

Do not pay attention to ridicule, sympathetic or envious looks. Everyone has their own life, and unions break up for many reasons, at different intervals.

An older woman should not direct her maternal instinct to a young husband, she needs to let him feel like a mature person who is able to make decisions.

A young guy and an adult woman - features of their relationship

Benefits of age difference

Relationships in which the woman is older are devoid of the whims and discontent of the partner. With age, girls become calmer and wiser. The chances of existence and the long duration of the union increase, as the female career has already taken place, and the guy has more opportunities to succeed without being distracted by a young wife and children. With the support of an experienced woman, he will quickly achieve the desired success, without making many mistakes associated with youthful temper.

Home life is adjusted and comfort has long been created in the house. There is no shortage of finances and scandals about it. A woman will not ask for a new fur coat, but will go and buy it herself. There are also couples where a young man seeks to make an expensive gift to his beloved and does not want to completely depend on her. You need to support him in this, so the relationship will be even stronger. For a woman, too, there are advantages of unequal marriage with a husband who is much younger than her:

a great incentive to take care of yourself in order to look more attractive;
play sports and lead an active lifestyle;
feel more youthful with a younger partner.

The wonders of modern cosmetology and cosmetic surgery allow you to look much younger, and playing sports not only improves your figure, but also improves your health. A woman takes better care of herself, preferring a healthy diet and good sleep, which have the best effect on her well-being and appearance.

How not to harm and cons of the union

In unequal relationships in which the woman is older, it is not recommended:

show jealousy;
show fear;
put pressure on pity;
pay attention to rumors.

From the point of view of psychology, a woman is able to ruin relationships if she is jealous of a young guy or husband for other women. The fear that he will leave her can push her to negative thoughts and actions. If you wait for him to come home and then ask a lot of questions, someday he will get tired of it. A man should not feel female self-doubt and jealousy towards other girls.

The next important point that can harm relationships is the desire to become a father. If a woman already has a child, then a man begins to think about his own. The desire to have a common baby is natural for spouses, but female reproductive functions fade with age, and there is a risk that a young man will leave for a young girl in order to create a new family.

Recently, there are more and more unions in which a woman is much older than her companion. Someone looks at such a marriage with a smile, someone with sympathy, and someone is sure in advance that nothing good will come of such an “unequal” marriage. So is there a future for such relationships?

European sociologists noted that already at the beginning of our century, in every third couple going down the aisle, the bride was older than her chosen one. And in the US, a third of unmarried women date younger men. The reason for this is the current emancipation of women. Most often, a woman marries a man who is much younger, when she is not at all interested in the material side of the relationship. As a rule, such women have taken place in their careers, are provided with housing and a stable income. Therefore, support in the person of a wealthy spouse is not so important to them. It's no secret that a modern woman can feed and raise children on her own, without the help of a man. Therefore, the basic instinct is freed from social layers, and the fair sex is attracted to young and productive representatives of the stronger sex.

Myths about "unequal" marriage
The life of such a couple is under the scrutiny of others, and there are many who want to devote all their free time to discussing when this union will break up. Public opinion is much more loyal to married couples in which the husband is much older than his wife. Therefore, a woman who decides to link her fate with a young chosen one will have to go through a lot of prejudices and abandon stereotypes before she stops paying attention to the age difference. Let's try to deal with the myths about "unequal" marriage that society imposes and understand that they have nothing to do with reality.

MYTH FIRST. Such a marriage is obviously arranged.
If a man is a gigolo, it does not depend on age at all. Men of this type will not refuse to live at the expense of a woman until old age. And if a young chosen one does not have enough money to pay for dinner in an expensive restaurant, and he invites a woman to an ordinary inexpensive cafe, this does not make him a gigolo at all.

MYTH TWO. The woman will become for him "mommy and nanny."
With a husband of any age, a woman begins to play the role of a nanny and a housewife. In this case, most likely, everything will be just the opposite: a young man will try his best to prove that he is already an adult and knows a lot about everything.

MYTH THREE. Sooner or later he will go to a young girl.
A man can live in an ordinary marriage for twenty years, and then go to the same age as his daughter. And there are many examples from life. No one can guarantee a long-term marriage. Therefore, it is better to just live with your loved one without stupid prejudices.

MYTH FOUR. Marriage of peers is the most stable.
Statistics say the opposite: about 50% of marriages of the same age break up. The reason is the sexual incompatibility of the young couple. The young wife is not yet ready for her husband's sexual activity and does not accept it. Therefore, families where the husband is 10 or more years younger than his wife do not suffer from such problems.

Benefits of such a marriage
Sexologists and psychologists argue that such "unequal" marriages have many chances for stability and longevity. The fact is that in such a marriage, the age of the husband encourages the woman to once again monitor her appearance, besides, the libido of the young husband is at its best, which undoubtedly benefits both. On average, the peak of sexuality in women occurs by the age of 30-40, and the sexiest age of a man is 18-25 years. That is why often an adult woman who has risen to her feet prefers a younger partner. From a sexual point of view, this is the most equal marriage that satisfies the needs of both men and women. A sexually rich life is only beneficial for a woman at any age, and for older ladies, sex with a beloved young man will help them stay beautiful and healthy longer. And most importantly, in alliance with a mature woman, a man “ripens” himself faster, gaining confidence and worldly wisdom. Young men who continue to live in marriage with their more mature wife have demonstrated high professional and educational growth before sociologists, although in such families the wife's leadership often remains.

How to save a relationship
There are special requirements for the appearance of a woman. A young husband is a reason to constantly keep yourself in good shape, monitor your appearance. A woman must always be at her best in order to successfully compete with young girls, so she tries to keep her youth and presentability for as long as possible - after all, appearance is of great importance, no matter how strong love is. In no case should you put your partner in the position of a child, no matter how inexperienced he may be. You can not surround a man with overprotection. A man at any age feels the need for leadership, so it is important to encourage leadership qualities, and not infantilism.

If a woman begins to crush her partner with her authority, takes the reins of government into her own hands, then sooner or later a man will find a less demanding lover. Do not relax, because an "unequal" marriage is more likely to fall apart in the first three years of its existence. Look for the advantages of such a relationship in stable feelings, the absence of tantrums, accusations and suspicions. You should not be jealous of a partner just because he is younger, and be like twenty-year-old girls who are ready to make a scandal at the slightest pretext. We must remember that jealousy is the number one enemy of your relationship. And don't forget that age comes with an obligation to be wiser.

There is no need to tell a man about your fears, forget once and for all the phrase: "Here you grow up - and leave me." No need to make a toy out of a man. If an adult woman reduces the whole point of marriage only to the fact that she does not skimp on financial expenses and gifts for her young husband, and in return expects only sex, then the man will get tired of it sooner or later. Without trust, sincerity and understanding, no relationship will last long.

Examples of a happy "unequal" fight
Of course, happy "unequal" marriages exist! And there are many examples of that. Princess Elizaveta Petrovna was eighteen years older than her second husband. They lived happily twenty years in a secret marriage. Balzac and Laura de Berni, who was twenty-two years older, had been together for a long time. The Prophet Mohammed at the age of seventeen fell in love with the forty-year-old Khadija, his first wife, and loved her for many years, even when he had numerous younger wives. The popular singer Claudia Shulzhenko was twelve and a half years older than her husband Georgy Epifanov. He carried this love throughout his life.

In a word, if a woman is older than a man, then such a couple is doomed to a happy future and the severity of disagreements at the same time, like any other couple. In fact, you should not pay attention to age, because human years are just numbers. And age is judged by the state of the soul and lifestyle. Therefore, look for a person who will become a faithful and reliable support in life, who will please the soul and the eye, who will be able to share one life for two. And let your age difference be big or small, or maybe it just won't exist, because the most important thing is love. And as you know, all ages are submissive to love! Where there is this bright feeling and desire to be together, there will be no reason for quarrels and partings.