This is probably as subjective as one's own preference for food or sense of clothing, but if we could pretend to present it in the guise of objectivity and a common general expediency for the overall good of marriage, I will ask what then is the ideal age difference for spousal spacing?

Given the fact that women --the vast majority-- do not wear age with the same grace as men tend to do, it is a fact to be looked at with painful and _naked reality. The bilogical pendulum swings and the physical conditioning of women tend to move even faster than the strokes of the clock of time dictates.


Then perhaps, a ten year difference will balance this out? Or Seven , maybe eight. Where the couples blend with time into a uniform exterior. As the man crowds his 50's and the woman nudges nearer 45-ish the uniformity in looks blends into a seamless match.


Modern Educational system has conditioned most couple of same age group as probable marriage suitors. Often the woman ages faster physically, damping the flames of heated passion and animated desires somewhere along the winding path of marriage.

Of course loves is fundamental, but a nice, healthy and smooth body outline ignites the flames of desire and passion that love is rekindled in marriage to a new height.


On the side note, it behoves women should spare some time for physical activities and tone their skin more with exercises than with chemical properties and fast foods with telemundo as dessert.


Nigerian women ,especially, have an abhorrence for physical exercise. There's an unspoken belief that once a woman is secured in the grips of matrimony, her physical outlook takes an ephemeral value. They can't be more wrong. Men still feel reassured that their wives take an extra care to keep fit and in shape for them.


An age difference of 10 years strikes the balance in favour of both men and women.

At least her heart won't do the double that hubby is chasing down the younger lass down the street.

Lezzlie:
This is probably as subjective as one's own preference for food or sense of clothing, but if we could pretend to present it in the guise of objectivity and a common general expediency for the overall good of marriage, I will ask what then is the ideal age difference for spousal spacing?

Given the fact that women --the vast majority-- do not wear age with the same grace as men tend to do, it is a fact to be looked at with painful and _naked reality. The bilogical pendulum swings and the physical conditioning of women tend to move even faster that the strokes of the clock of time dictates.


Then perhaps, a ten year difference will balance this out? Or Seven , may be eight. Where the couples blend with time into a uniform exterior. As the man crowds his 50's and the woman nudges nearer 45-ish the uniformity in looks blends into a seamless match.


Modern Educational system has conditioned most couple of same age group as probable marriage suitors. Often the woman ages faster physically, damping the flames of heated passion and animated desires somewhere along the winding path of marriage.

Of course loves is fundamental, but a nice, healthy and smooth body outline ignites the flames of desire and passion that love is rekindled in marriage to a new height.


On the side note, it behoves women should spare some time for physical activities and tone their skin more with exercises than with chemical properties and fast foods with telemundo as dessert.


Nigerian women ,especially, have an abhorrence for physical exercise. There's an unspoken belief that once a woman is secured in the grips of matrimony, her physical outlook takes an ephemeral value. They can't be more wrong. Men still feel reassured that their wives take an extra care to keep fit and in shape for them.


An age difference of 10 years strikes the balance in favour of both men and women.

At least her heart won't do the double that hubby is chasing down the younger lass down the street.

Please help Nigerians to help you.
Come down to our level.
Because after the days heat and scourging sun,we tend to understand the simpler Englishes better.

Pineapp:

Please help Nigerians to help you.
Come down to our level.
Because after the days heat and scourging sun,we tend to understand the simpler Englishes better.

Nigerians are literate enough trust me.let's not derail. What's your take? Don't tell me you wasted that space just to complain about my phrasing

I usually thought the age gap really matters before say not more 6years... But I met a friend some years back and overtime I have come to a conclusion that the relationship you build and strength of communication is what matters.

But then.. 10years is still quite some gap.

I can't date nor marry a woman 10 years younger than me, when will I get married then?

Jamean:
I usually thought the age gap really matters before say not more 6years... But I met a friend some years back and overtime I have come to a conclusion that the relationship you build and strength of communication is what matters.

But then.. 10years is still quite some gap.

So it's all about love then. Good. Would you marry a younger man?

Lezzlie:
So it's all about love then. Good. Would you marry a younger man?

NO!

I believe I'm not one of the people it will work for.. besides marrying a younger man will imply that I have to wait for quite a number of years before getting married. Again I don't see that happening.

I think age gap is more beneficial to men than women.

The ideal spousal age shld be 4yrs and 4 month.

But to me I prefer a 8yrs gap between me and my spouse.

As I always say:
Women age faster but men die earlier


Sha that's a bad reason to choose a partner. You're going to age anyways and whether he's chasing young girls when you're 35 or when you're 50, it ultimately doesn't matter that much. You shouldn't marry a dude that you think will do that to u anyways.

As for my personal preference, well it's a little abnormal. I'm never seriously attracted to anyone more than 3/4 years older than me

When I'm 40 my man will be 27 so you tell me women age bad my soft ass ha! Egotistical lezz at work

MrsPhyno:
As I always say:
Women age faster but men die earlier


Sha that's a bad reason to choose a partner, you're going to age anyways and whether he's chasing young girls when you're 35 or when you're 50 it ultimately doesn't matter that much. You shouldn't marry a dude that you think will do that to u anyways.

As for my personal preference, well it's a little abnormal. I'm never seriously attracted to anyone more than 3/4 years older than me

nothing abnormal about it.

I believe it boils down to the woman's ability to maintain her self, I have seen a couple who are age mates yet the woman looks younger.

A man who decides to run after younger women will still do so even if his wife is 20 yrs younger.

firstEVA:
nothing abnormal about it.

U think so? I was even over exaggerating.... it's like from my age mates to 2 yrs older. Meanwhile most of my friends say at least age 29.... Iono what's wrong with me, my mum said it's temporary

I prefer a guy who is 4-10yrs older than me. don't like anything less or more.

Jamean:


NO!

I believe I'm not one of the people it will work for.. besides marrying a younger man will imply that I have to wait for quite a number of years before getting married. Again I don't see that happening.

you're a smallie afterall

duchess25:
I prefer a guy who is 4-10yrs older than me. don't like anything less or more.

spoken like a true duchess. Beleive it, there's much to be gained from the right spousal age spacing especially as you guys go along.

kaziblake:
I think age gap is more beneficial to men than women.

The ideal spousal age shld be 4yrs and 4 month.

But to me I prefer a 8yrs gap between me and my spouse.

I have counted 3 things we have in common, babe. This being the most important and striking. And if your age coincidentally fits into the mix, expect me to take that final plunge into your life

Jamean:


NO!

I believe I'm not one of the people it will work for.. besides marrying a younger man will imply that I have to wait for quite a number of years before getting married. Again I don't see that happening.

Then you have agreed by implication that it takes more than love in marriage.

I think no woman will settle for a man she can't look up to -- except desperation creeps in. And age difference is one chief factor that sets the tone for respect and love to follow.

It's good to see the op engaging in a completely healthy topic of interest for all of humanity.
Giving his literal capacity, many stand to gain if he decides to choose his posts and topics on a healthy standing.


Ok, now about the spousal age difference, well different stroke for different folks. But I think the ideal age space for spouse or intended couple should be a minimum of maybe 4-5. But not exceeding 6 or 8

But I must admit marriage is very dynamic and so are the players and their characters. There isn't any standard preference when it comes to age spacing for couples. What works for a couple will not work for others.
So let each take his preference as is suitable for him.
Even the op who is Abrahamic in preference.

OP, abeg no quote me o or refer to me indirectly. I just say make I yarn small for your topic.

MrsPhyno:
As I always say:
Women age faster but men die earlier

But what is the difference in ratio to men's death?

MrsPhyno:
Sha that's a bad reason to choose a partner. You're going to age anyways and whether he's chasing young girls when you're 35 or when you're 50, it ultimately doesn't matter that much. You shouldn't marry a dude that you think will do that to u anyways.

How do you tell if he's going to cheat? Further, when a woman is crowding 35 to 50 -- the menopausal realm, depression, self-doubt and failing self-confidence creep in. That's a horrible time for hubby to cheat especially with a younger lady. It matters alot. That's the time for hubby-validation and a lot of rumpled sheet as testimony

MrsPhyno:


As for my personal preference, well it's a little abnormal. I'm never seriously attracted to anyone more than 3/4 years older than me

personal, but I think a guy 3/4 years older than you is more likely to be far less equipped with worldly-knowledge and exposure than you. Except his background is far more dissimilar to yours.

Mr Lezzlie, your theory is ideal and good but it wouldn't work for a young man that wants to marry early(before 30)

That means his wife will be in her teens when they will be getting married

Hahahahahahaha

Emasel:
Mr Lezzlie, your theory is ideal and good but it wouldn't work for a young man that wants to marry early(before 30)

That means his wife will be in her teens when they will be getting married

That's why I said in my opening remark that it is subjective how one views the age difference in marriage. But in the event that couples have similar age bracket, the woman should avail herself the opportunity of good exercise to keep fit and younger.

Women age faster, especially after child bearing. Majority let themselves go after marriage to become Slatterns.

And then a guy of 30 wouldn't do badly with a wife of 23/25, would he?

postmann:
It's good to see the op engaging in a completely healthy topic of interest for all of humanity.

Sanctimonious, judgemental and prudish!!! You only commented after I pointed you to your hypocrisy. But take a trip down the paths of my threads in all my monikers. I create topics on all spheres of human experience.

postmann:
Giving his literal capacity, many stand to gain if he decides to choose his posts and topics on a healthy standing.

Take your condescendence and shove it up your holy ass. I don't need your validation in whatever guise on my authorship.

postmann:


[s]Ok, now about the spousal age difference, well different stroke for different folks. But I think the ideal age space for spouse or intended couple should be a minimum of maybe 4-5. But not exceeding 6 or 8
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Redundantly repetitive of the first paragraph of the OP.

postmann:

But I must admit marriage is very dynamic and so are the players and their characters. There isn't any standard preference when it comes to age spacing for couples. What works for a couple will not work for others.
So let each take his preference as is suitable for him.
Even the op who is Abrahamic in preference.

OP, abeg no quote me o or refer to me indirectly. I just say make I yarn small for your topic.

You have done me the favour of unfollowing my monikers, do grant me another: _fuck out of my hemisphere and quit shadowing me.

Lezzlie:
Sanctimonious, judgemental and prudish!!! You only commented after I pointed you to your hypocrisy. But take a trip down the paths of my threads in all my monikers. I create topics on all spheres of human experience. Take your condescendence and shove it up your holy ass. I don't need your validation in whatever guise on my authorship.
Redundantly repetitive of the first paragraph of the OP. You have done me the favour of unfollowing my monikers, do grant me another: _fuck out of my hemisphere and quit shadowing me.

Hmmm! You took the jibe to heart o. You seem to be on a vendetta, judging by your reactionS.

Despite some of the handful topics on general good attached to all your monikers, they all remain under PARENTAL CONTROL!!!

postmann:

[s]
Hmmm! You took the jibe to heart o. You seem to be on a vendetta, judging by your reactionS.

Despite some of the handful topics on general good attached to all your monikers, they all remain under PARENTAL CONTROL!!!
[/s]

White-troll, you derail. Your penchant for draping yourself in a saint's garment overrides your perception for common sense and decorum. But I'll tell you this :


Faith to me is a gift I once had, lost and maybe, hope to find again. Human compellation is stired from the pendulum of the supernatural, and never my your desire to save me. Your zeal to have me draped in a priest's rob stems from ignorance and a subjective sense of morality. Even in your noble quest, you bear the mark of human greed and prudishness. The path you thread is long and winding, keep your eyes on the narrow path lest you slip off while seeking to guide me, I, Leslie whom God has chosen a different path to chart.

Fate makes my path, fear creates yours. Create an opposing or counter thread for every one of my thread you find offensive or corrupt. Nosey-parker, the world is bigger than your little sense of morality.

Now away with you, and _fucking keep your dry bread of impious sermon out of my way. Lousy dampener!

So this thread is about how marrying a younger lady will prevent a man from cheating? So illogical. .

A responsible man finds no excuse to cheat! He respects his wife and children!

PresVA:
So this thread is about how marrying a younger lady will prevent a man from cheating? So illogical. .

A responsible man finds no excuse to cheat! He respects his wife and children!

Nice comprehension you have.

Lezzlie:
White-troll, you derail. Your penchant for draping yourself in a saint's garment overrides your perception for common sense and decorum. But I'll tell you this :


Faith to me is a gift I once had, lost and maybe, hope to find again. Human compellation is stired from the pendulum of the supernatural, and never my your desire to save me. Your zeal to have me draped in a priest's rob stems from ignorance and a subjective sense of morality. Even in your noble quest, you bear the mark of human greed and prudishness. The path you thread is long and winding, keep your eyes on the narrow path lest you slip off while seeking to guide me, I, Leslie whom God has chosen a different path to chart.

Fate makes my path, fear creates yours. Create an opposing or counter thread for every one of my thread you find offensive or corrupt. Nosey-parker, the world is bigger than your little sense of morality.

Now away with you, and _fucking keep your dry bread of impious sermon out of my way. Lousy dampener!

I shiver...

And who cares if I look older or younger? My husband, period. So many stupid posts on NL nowadays. Apart from the grammatical composition of the op, the message itself is bull crap. Marry who you love, love covers all.

Lezzlie:
White-troll, you derail. Your penchant for draping yourself in a saint's garment overrides your perception for common sense and decorum. But I'll tell you this :


Faith to me is a gift I once had, lost and maybe, hope to find again. Human compellation is stired from the pendulum of the supernatural, and never my your desire to save me. Your zeal to have me draped in a priest's rob stems from ignorance and a subjective sense of morality. Even in your noble quest, you bear the mark of human greed and prudishness. The path you thread is long and winding, keep your eyes on the narrow path lest you slip off while seeking to guide me, I, Leslie whom God has chosen a different path to chart.

Fate makes my path, fear creates yours. Create an opposing or counter thread for every one of my thread you find offensive or corrupt. Nosey-parker, the world is bigger than your little sense of morality.

Now away with you, and _fucking keep your dry bread of impious sermon out of my way. Lousy dampener!

Your problems are mine, brother!