Younger, Smarter Wives?
Sunday November 1, 2009
Looking for a magic formula for a perfect marriage?
According to a study published by the European Journal of Operational Research, after mathematicians from Bath University assessed "the age difference, cultural and educational background and divorce history of all the couples", they figured that guys could have a perfect marriage if they married a women who was smarter and at least five years younger.
Dr. Emmanuel Fragniere, one of the report's co-authors: "It appears that men and women 'choose' their mates on the basis of feelings of love, physical attraction, similarity of tastes, beliefs, attitudes, and shared values. All of these determinants are supposed to help them be happy together. However, research has shown that the longevity of marriages or partnerships also depends on objective attributes such as differences in age, family history, and educational levels."
Source: Dani Garavelli. "What's the formula for the perfect marriage?" News.scotsman.com. 11/01/2009.
What are your thoughts on such a formula? Do you have a magic formula for having a great marriage? Please share your magic formula with our readers.
Notice the words in caps. “they figured that GUYS could have a perfect marriage if they married a women who was smarter and at least five years younger.”
Hmm..what about the women , are they happy?