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Data shows that couples with similar ages—particularly younger couples—tend to report higher satisfaction and lower divorce rates. For instance, American statistics indicate that the average age gap among spouses is a mere 2.3 years, and marriages with minimal age differences tend to last longer. The Hollywood trend of pairing much older men with younger women persists, but critics argue that such disparities may contribute to higher divorce rates, especially as couples age beyond their 30s.