Romantic couples with a large age gap often raise eyebrows. Studies have found partners with more than a 10-year gap in age experience social disapproval. But when it comes to our own relationships, both men and women prefer someone their own age, but are open to someone 10-15 years their junior or senior.

Is a 10-year age gap OK?

Anything more than a 10-year age gap means partners grew up in different eras and might have different life expectations. But according to Nelson, while there is no true age limit to dating between consenting adults, a 10-year age difference can mean partners grew up in different generations.

Is a 10-year gap bad in a relationship?

A widely-circulated 2014 study from Emory University found that couples with large age gaps are significantly more likely to divorce. That number jumps to 39% for a 10-year age gap and a whopping 95% increase for couples with a 20-year age difference.