According to a study conducted by Emory University in Atlanta, the bigger the difference the bigger the chance of separation. After analysing 3,000 people, it found that couples with a five-year age gap are 18 per cent more likely to split up than those of the same age.

Is an age gap of 5 years OK?

The truth is, there is no ideal age gap in a relationship. Whether its a 20 year age gap relationship or a 5 year gap, there will be both challenges and benefits to your situation.