Summary: Couples with a large age gap between them have historically been thought of as somewhat unusual and unhealthy, but today such couples are becoming more and more common. And research is showing that while these marriages may face some additional challenges there's no reason why a couple with a big age gap can't have a thriving, passionate marriage.<br> <br> Couples where one spouse is at least ten years older than the other may have been raised with very different values, which may cause them to come into conflict. There may also be an imbalance of power int he marriage, with the older spouse naturally assuming a leadership role. But all these problems can be faced using the same skills that nourish any marriage: good communication, conflict resolution, shared interests, and working together to create a shared sense of value and meaning.
