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Does Age Matter in Relationships?

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Even though we live in the modern era of love and dating, many people still question whether an age difference matters in the best long-term relationships and marriages.

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Yes, because age differences may indicate that a younger man or woman is in a different life period than the older woman or man with whom they are in love.

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For example, he may be retiring at a time when her work is thriving, or he may wish to have children when she is content with her empty nest.

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skill to control anger. Above all, partners in healthy partnerships maintain a sense of calm.

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Collaborative dialogue skills. Healthy couples have easy talks about even the most sensitive subjects.

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Plenty of optimism. Positive couples radiate. They often say "I agree with..." "Thank you for...," "I like when...," "I'm so glad to know...," and "I love how..."

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