If you ask couple therapists whether a relationship with a big age gap will work, they’ll likely tell you that the opinion that matters most is your own. — Roger Richter/Westend61/dpa
If you ask one relationship coach, the answer is clear: Couples should not be more than five years apart in age, no matter who is the older one.
Otherwise, the older or younger partner can wind up being a crutch for something the other partner does not have, says Christine Backhaus, a relationship psychologist based in the German city of Frankfurt.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
