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Do age differences in marriage affect how long you live?

Krupa Thakrar Padhy Krupa Thakrar Padhy | 09:42 UK time, Thursday, 13 May 2010

agegap.jpgMy mum always told me to marry an slightly older man - "they're more mature" she'd say. I didn't. I married a man my age and apparently that's been a wise move - I'll live longer.

That's the line from that finds that having an or younger husband can reduce a woman's life expectancy. For men however, a younger woman means a longer life.

Being in love is more important than ages differences

And thinks the strategic coupling to maximise longevity ruins the magic in a relationship.

For thecodetouse on twitter it's a catch 22 situation

'Few women admit their age. Few men act theirs.'

Would you marry a man your own age or a younger woman to increase your life expectancy? What's the best age difference between a man and a woman?

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