Although a study on age preferences found that men and women are generally open to age gaps in their own future relationships, another study found that were less understanding when it comes to someone elses relationship. Even this double standard can cause tension in a relationship with an age gap.

Why is age gap a problem in relationship?

You could face compatibility issues The bigger the age gap, the greater the chances of facing compatibility issues. Both of you belong to two different generations, there is a chance that your mind-set will not match on many angles and you will find it difficult to resolve common marital issues.