Star couples in which wives are older than husbands. Psychology Happy couples where the wife is older than the husband

About marriages in which a man is 15-25 years older than his chosen one, caused an unprecedented flurry of emotions and heated discussions on the forum. And this despite the fact that such couples have already become quite familiar and, it seems, should not surprise anyone in particular. But unions, where a man, on the contrary, is younger than a woman by more than ten years, are still “permissible” only to “stars”. And then, Pugachev with Galkin and Emmanuel Macron with his wife Bridget were not “rinsed” only by the lazy. What can we say about ordinary couples living next door to us! ..

“Almost all my novels were with guys 10-19 years younger”

Natalia and Roman (age difference - 14 years):

“At 18-19 years old, it was strange for me to even assume that people live (I mean, really full, eventful lives) after 30. A woman at 35 seemed to me already very old, interested only in children, family chores and work. And the fact that at this age there can still be some kind of romantic relationship seemed to me nonsense. And even more so, I didn’t imagine that young handsome guys could be interested in women at such an “advanced” age.

I got married for the first time at 23. My husband was 7 years older than me, was a caring and loving spouse. There was no falling in love, there were good relations, and it seemed to me that this was quite enough for family life. However, as life has shown, I was wrong. Time passed, I grew both morally and financially, I wanted to move forward hand in hand with a person who was ready for experiments. But my first husband, unfortunately, was not ready for this, and after 7 years we broke up. At the same time, they remained friends, and our son felt, as far as possible, the care of both parents.

It so happened that at work I had a young team - guys who had just graduated from high school. And everywhere outside of work, I was also surrounded by guys younger than me. And so, at the age of 30, with some surprise, I began to notice that 20-year-old boys were showing attention to me. And it turned out that I was really comfortable being in this energy of youth and movement. I was interested in the sparkling of these guys, their spontaneity, ability to quickly navigate in the circumstances, the flexibility of the mind ... Well, outwardly, the difference in age between them and me was almost imperceptible.

At the age of 31, I had a boyfriend (10 years younger), with whom I began my first serious relationship after marriage. It was a stormy and passionate romance. We had similar interests and passions, we traveled, went to concerts, he became a true friend to my nine-year-old son. But he was from a very archaic family. Dad is 7 years older than mom, they came from the area, they decided to give their son a chance for a better life, and a woman with a “trailer”, and even at the age of 30, was not included in their plans. There was a lot of pressure from my parents. Both for him and for me. His father came to me at work, urged me to leave his son, and his mother cut her veins, went to the hospital. On the basis of such a nervous situation, we parted and converged, and as a result, these seven-year relationships did not lead to anything. I decided to break this vicious circle and start a new life.

Natalia is a winner of various international beauty contests, such as Mrs. Universe, Mrs. Europe and others.

At the age of 38, while running in the yard with a dog, I met a very nice young man. He was very persistent, called constantly, arranged waiting at the door, was very caring and always at the right time was there. At first I didn't know how old he was. But when it turned out that there was a 19-year difference between us, I was very embarrassed. But I was gladly accepted by all his relatives, they turned out to be wonderful interesting people without any prejudices. And we got married, although my relatives and friends were, to put it mildly, shocked. The wedding was grandiose: with a limousine, two wedding dresses, a bouquet, a bride price, photographers ... But life began after the fairy tale. It turned out that joint trips to the concerts of Max Korzh, my wild fright from the "outrageousness" of juvenile fans and climbing fire trucks at night - this is not exactly what I need. It turned out that we perceive the world in completely different ways. And less than six months later, I felt the futility of such a relationship.

I met my current husband quite by accident, when I no longer wanted any relationship with anyone, many kilometers from Minsk, in the Glubokoe district of the Vitebsk region.

There, in one of the estates, a good friend invited me to go to work. We arrived at night, April 1, in the pouring rain, in some wilderness. We almost got stuck in a ditch, where, after all the misadventures, we were met by the owner of the estate. I was struck by how this “deep Schumacher”, accompanying us to the estate, famously drove an old “Opel” with one headlight, skillfully maneuvering around corners ... He was a tall guy with sky-blue eyes and a bewitching timbre of voice. My first thought was: “I wonder if he is married…?”

Roman was not married. And his age - 26 years - I was not even surprised. I fell in love instantly. And under various pretexts, she continued to come to the estate, enjoying communication with Roman. I was very interested and I felt real.

It hasn't even been six months since we got married.

There was no wedding: we just signed, but that was enough for us, because we were completely absorbed in each other. The fourteen-year age difference did not stop, and the opinion of others, when there really is an attraction to each other, does not matter.

We have our wedding anniversary in a month. What can be said about us: we just live, life itself will put everything in its place. And no matter what the age difference is, the main thing is that there is no difference in feelings.

“There were thoughts: what if in 10 years I will grow old dramatically? But I chose to live in the here and now.”

Olga and Andrey (age difference - 12 years):

“We met Andrew 4 years ago. I was 35 then, he was 23. I worked as a salesman, and for several months he walked and made eyes at me, complimented me and invited me to drink coffee ... At that time I thought that he was 5-7 years younger than me, which in general is normal, because I already had experience of such relationships (though unsuccessful). But it turned out that he was younger than me by as much as 12 years!

Of course, starting such a relationship was scary. A thousand questions swirled in my head: “What is wrong with him? What's wrong with me? Or maybe everything in us is like that, and this is love? .. "

On the first date, we drank coffee in the car near McDonald's, because I only had free time in the mornings, but he agreed. The second date was with my daughter (she was 8 at that time): we just walked in the park, and I saw how he would react to the child. And after the third date, by coincidence, he simply stayed with me to live (although he is provided with housing). Well, then ... Then just life went on: the way it should be in a normal and happy family. Business, worries, rest ...

Less than a year later, he proposed to me. So beautiful: on the seashore, with flowers, champagne, ring and fireworks. Of course, I agreed. Then a beautiful wedding, everything is as it should be: both a ransom and a white dress ... Well, what about ?! He's the first time!

Oh, how the mother-in-law grumbled, oh, how her girlfriends gloated! “She wants to tie him up, she needs something from him!” And I still don’t understand what I could need from him, besides love. Flat? Thanks, I have mine. Car? Yes, somehow you don’t need it, but if you need it, you can borrow it from your mother. Country house? There is also one, and one is mine, and the second is my mother's. Big salary? Of course, as a man, he earns more than me, but not that much ... The mother-in-law was not particularly happy even at the wedding. She reconciled with our family only after almost three years. And that's good.

It's great that at that moment all my friends supported me, fortunately, all people are adults and self-sufficient - with every right to spit on the opinions of others. There was only one question: “Won’t you become a“ second mother ”to him? Not! He turned out to be the first man in my life who is ready to solve my problems, problems in my house and free me from any responsibility. At 23, he felt older than some of my peers. And he was very much ahead of his peers in personal development, in strength of character and life wisdom. He was no longer interested in "teenage" entertainment such as clubs and "disposable" girls who wanted dance, sex and gifts, often without any obligations. And he already wanted his family, home comfort and warmth, love and care.

He has an excellent relationship with my daughter Anyutka, who is already 12. Andrey was very afraid that he would not be able to behave properly with the child. And initially spoiled her more. I tried not to scold, although there is always something to scold children for. And now he somehow very competently, and at the level of intuition, set all the priorities correctly.

As for the peculiarities of marriage with such a difference in age, I would say that for a woman this is a very big incentive to keep herself in good shape. After all, you want to look like a spouse. Yes, and I do not want to be strongly squinted. And, by the way, when I am “smart enough” to say out loud how old I am according to my passport, he (such a good fellow!) Always says that I made a mistake somewhere in the numbers, and in fact I am much younger. And psychologically, we are always comfortable. My feminine wisdom, which has come over the years, extinguishes a lot of conflicts and difficult situations in the bud. It seems to me that if I had met a person like my husband five years earlier, then we would hardly have succeeded.

Of course, especially at the beginning of the relationship, I thought a lot about what would happen next. In 5, 10, 15 years. And how will it be? What if I can't give birth? What if I get too old and it happens abruptly? But in the end, I came to the conclusion: I will be happy here and now. And how long will it last? .. Yes, it doesn’t matter! Not all people are given to know what love is, unfortunately. And if God sent me this happiness, then I will live in it. And it doesn't matter how long it takes.

I believe that love is the main criterion for choosing a life partner. If a person makes another person happy, then what's the difference, to whom and how much. And if a woman is older than a man, then I would like to wish men to be men, not sons. And for women to remain women, not to "punch" their beloved, but to elevate him in his own eyes. And so that there are no doubts, as my husband had at first: they say, I'm still small, they don't perceive me as an equal. And the woman should not have thoughts that sooner or later he will find himself younger. May he not look younger if you remain attractive! Young girls, apart from youth, no longer have any advantages, and youth is very fleeting ...

We need to support each other. Care about each other. To have a family, and not just "legalized sex."

A woman lives in the world. She is already over 40, she divorced her husband, the children grew up and left the nest - they now have their own personal lives. It seems that it's time to start knitting mittens, close the apricot jam for the winter and slowly get ready to meet a cozy old age.

But suddenly he appears on the horizon: a young, passionate and unbridled guy in love affairs, besides, he is not bad-looking!

Mutual interest, feelings flared up - a story from a romantic film. He carries her in his arms like a princess, does not notice her age, mimic wrinkles and a couple of extra pounds on her sides ... Everything is perfect! But time passes and one fine morning the young Apollo leaves his aging girlfriend.

Why does this happen, and how to make sure that a young man never wants to leave his beloved? Read more about this.

What pushes a woman into a relationship with a younger man? The desire to feel again how wings grow behind your back, and the earth leaves from under your feet? Attempts to jump into the last car and stop the passing of youth? Nostalgia for the first cloudless love?

Everyone has their own reasons. And despite social stereotypes, a romantic union where a woman is older than a man is not doomed to failure, but often has its advantages!

The woman takes care of herself

A young lover who wants to stun, seduce and knock down is the perfect motivation to change your style! Bright dresses instead of gray jeans, flowing hair instead of a sleek ponytail, red lipstick and arrows on the eyes! Cosmetologists, massage therapists, jogging in the morning - what passion and desire to please women just does not push.

And the man is happy! Next to a blooming woman, I want to strive only forward, move mountains, achieve goals, conquer new and new peaks for her sake.

It is easier for a man to realize

If a woman is older, has extensive experience in home improvement, relationships and the social sphere, it is not a sin for her to prove herself in a leadership role. You can give a man advice or a hint, but just don’t do it in the tone of a formidable boss!

An adult woman is able to help a young partner even in career endeavors, unlike an inexperienced young beauty. But this should be done carefully, without exerting strong pressure.

Bright sex

It's not about acrobatic stunts or the absence of prohibitions, but about understanding desires! An experienced woman will say what she wants without hesitation, biting her lips and downcast eyes. Maybe sex in the car? Or a blowjob in a restroom of a restaurant? Or multiple orgasms in a row? She is no longer shy, but acts! And this initiative turns men on more than the face of the “Barbie doll” - and it doesn’t matter: the age difference is a year, 6 years or 26!

“A woman 10 years older than a man is not normal,” divorced or unmarried friends secretly whisper. And this is the usual reaction of people brought up in the Soviet Union. Do not listen to this gossip: evil tongues and bored women will always find a reason to discuss someone's life in an unpleasant way.

Famous actor Hugh Jackman and his wife have an age difference of 13 years. At first, the press reacted scandalously, asking the question: "Well, what did he find in this old woman?" But the noise died down, and the couple has been happily married for 23 years with two children.

Learn from each other

A significant age difference benefits both partners. The woman shares her wisdom and life experience acquired over the years, and the man brings the “novelties” of modern society and fresh ideas to the couple.

Do not be jealous of the young chosen one

Jealousy arises from self-doubt. Does it really make sense for an experienced, accomplished and harmonious woman to indulge in such girlish experiences? If the chosen one is nearby, then he gets pleasure from the relationship!

In order not to wind yourself up too much, spend more time together: attend events, get out of town for the weekend, meet friends.

Enjoy ease of relationship

A young partner will never reproach for frivolity, will not read morality and guide on the right path. Ease of attitude to life, freedom and emancipation - that's what awaits the "unequal" couple!

Don't be afraid to make plans for the future if this is "your" person

Alas, peer relationships are less successful - 53% of marriages break up after three to four years. The average duration of marriages, if the woman is older than the man, is up to 16 years. So don't be afraid to risk getting married again, move to another country with him, start a new life!

Have sex more often

An experienced woman without stupid sexual restrictions who knows where and in what position she wants in bed is a much more sensual lover than a twenty-year-old young girl who fakes orgasms and moans, like in porn movies.

A young lover - hot, passionate and hungry for sex, can satisfy the erotic fantasies of a partner all night long without getting tired.

Be open to sensual pleasures: if he is younger than you, then in sex this is definitely an advantage!

Despite the fact that 3-4 years is considered the optimal age difference between partners, you definitely have a chance to build a happy union under other conditions! Keep our tips in mind and read some inspiring stories!

They did it - you can too!

• Salvador Dali and Gala - she was 12 years older, left Paris for a remote Spanish village for the sake of her young lover, and for 53 years she never regretted her decision;
• Sergei Yesenin and Isendora Dukan - a romantic and mysterious relationship, where the partners were separated by 17 years;
• Einstein and his first wife Milera Marich - the genius was 5 years younger, two children were born in marriage, and the woman was an inspiration for the scientist;
• The first love of Honore de Balzac was a woman, 22 years older. She was his muse, adviser and friend!

Down with prejudice

A man younger than 8 years or 10? Is there a digital “chasm” between you that is so scary to accept? Or a 15 year age difference? A woman older than a partner is not normal? Will he go to a younger girl?

Breathe out and calm down! You are beautiful for your age and deserve some fun, frivolity and freedom of action! If you are covered by passion - give in to it and do not be afraid of anything.

According to the traditions that have developed among almost all peoples of the world, at all times men preferred to marry young girls. And this has been happening for centuries.

Such a choice of a man was considered quite natural. After all, the spouse was considered as a breadwinner and a hunter. He had to support his family, and therefore he must already be an adult and an accomplished person. The young wife was assigned the role of a caring wife, giving birth to her husband's children and giving him rest from business.

Of course, such marriages were not always ideal. The fact that the man was older than the woman, you can see both pluses and minuses. However, times have changed. Today, it is increasingly possible to meet such marriages when a woman is older than a man by 10 years, or even more. And it doesn't come as much of a surprise to anyone. How strong are such alliances? What problems await couples of different ages? Let's try to understand this issue.

Number of marriages of different ages

What does statistics say about families where the wife is 10 years older than her husband? According to her data, the number of such marriages is steadily increasing. For example, in the capital of Russia, the city of Moscow, 60,000 new families are formed in just one year. Of these, almost 1 thousand are marriages in which the woman is older than the man by 10 years or more. The data of Moscow sociologists indicate that there is also a large number of so-called civil unions of different ages. There are five times more of them than those that are officially registered. Interestingly, the city of Philadelphia (USA) occupies the leading place in the world in terms of the number of marriages of different ages, where the partner is older than the man.

Nuances

What are the most common marital relationships with a woman 10 years older? In this case, not only age plays an important role. Of great importance for building relationships in the family are the psychological characteristics of each of the spouses. Not the last are the personal characteristics of partners, as well as their value system.

Experts are sure that tying your relationship only to age is not worth it. The fact that the wife is 10 years older matters only when it affects almost all areas of married life.

The strength of such a union to a large extent depends on the perception of age (both one's own and the partner's), as well as on the distribution of leadership roles in the family. A sense of mutual respect, as well as self-esteem of each of the spouses, also becomes important. And this, as a rule, depends on the level of culture that people have, on their life values ​​and attitudes.

Reasons for developing relationships

Why do men seek marriages of different ages? The woman is older, and therefore more experienced. Many representatives of the stronger sex just like it.

Very often, brides turn out to be older than their suitors, if they have this Mature woman already knows exactly what she wants. It is distinguished by openness and life experience behind it. She does not hide her aspirations, and in this regard, a man is very interested in her in all respects. For him, such communication is also an excellent life school.

In addition, the fact that a man fell in love with a woman 10 years older may indicate his unpopularity among his peers. In such cases, such young people often develop comfortable and very reliable relationships only with mature ladies.

material side

If a woman is 10 years older than a man, then she, most likely, has already taken place professionally and has managed to achieve success by climbing the career ladder. A good job allows her to be financially independent and not need the financial support of her husband.

How is this issue considered in psychology? A woman 10 years older than a man, with her financial independence, will definitely act as a teacher. Her partner will get the role of the student. In other words, in such a relationship, desires unconscious by both partners will always be realized. One of them (namely a woman) will strive for leadership, and the second (man) - for submission. In cases where both partners have just such motives, their relationship will be quite comfortable.

Intimate side

It is known that sexual relations play an important role in any marriage, including those of different ages. What does psychology say about this side of the question? A woman older than a man by 10 years, with an ardent temperament, needs the attention of her partner. Her desire to have an active sex life is not always able to satisfy a peer. That is why, most often, on a subconscious level, such a woman starts looking for a young partner. At the same time, during intimate meetings, she is not at all a passive participant in them. Most often, such ladies act as an equal partner or even a leader.

Maternal instinct

How else can you explain the emergence of a relationship when a woman in a couple is 10 years older? The reason for this may be hypertrophied maternal instinct. After all, such women are already independent and adults. Some of them could not realize themselves in motherhood, while others have grown up children and do not need their care. In this case, a young man can act as a child.

This type of marriage is considered complimentary. This name comes from the French word complementaire, which means “to complement”. Relations between spouses in such a marriage are built in the form of "parent-child". In other words, a woman in such a relationship performs parental functions.

What are the causes of such marriages? They lie in the structure of the personality of the husband and wife. As a rule, these are people who are dependent on relationships and have unmet needs for affection and parental love.

Risk factors

If an unequal marriage is entered into and a woman is 10 years older than her partner, then psychologists say that such an age difference makes such a union more vulnerable. Of course, real feelings can arise between people. But it is known that all ages are submissive to love. However, not all the most romantic, passionate and vibrant relationships can pass the test of truth. Some of them are destroyed under the influence of everyday life, others are defenseless against the inexorably current time, the third have irreconcilable contradictions, and the fourth cannot withstand the difficulties that come with the advent of a child. At the same time, psychologists are of the opinion that in families in which the spouse is younger than their soulmate, the chances of a happy existence decrease with an increase in the age difference between husband and wife.

Of course, marriages between peers are not immune from trials. And this is confirmed by the current divorce statistics. However, in those unions where the age difference is expressed not in favor of the man, there are many additional risk factors.

wife leadership

Is it worth building a relationship with a woman 10 years older? Many young men are attracted to such ladies by self-confidence, independence and independence. But it should be borne in mind that these qualities are far from always a positive side for family life. In a house where matriarchy reigns, a man unwittingly plays secondary roles. Of course, for the time being, this may well suit him. However, after the spouse feels mature enough and self-sufficient, conflicts will certainly arise.

There is another point that is connected with children. If the mother is 10 years older than the father and controls him, then the child will certainly feel the fall of the father's authority. Naturally, this will definitely affect his relationship with him. At the same time, the self-esteem of a man as a father will also suffer.

Unequal Roles

Sometimes, when a woman is 10 years older than a man, she begins to overprotect and teach her husband. And sometimes a wife tries to become a favorite "girl" for her lover. In this case, the relationship becomes invalid and cannot be harmonious. So, if a woman communicates with a young spouse like a mother, then in return from his side she receives devotion and respect. In such a situation, the spouse does not seek to have children, because her husband plays the role of the child. Helping in the formation of her own "I", the wife most often forgets about her interests and about her life. She focuses so much on the desires and feelings of her husband that she ceases to understand her desires and feelings.

According to psychologists, such a risk can be avoided. But at the same time, a woman should not talk to her lover as if she were a small child. She should not explicitly emphasize the difference in age, as well as her wisdom, success, experience, stress resistance, and life experience. After all, husband and wife are first and foremost partners. And ideally, they should communicate as equals, based on the “adult-adult” model. And this should apply to all aspects of life.

difference in interests

If a woman is 10 years older, the compatibility of spouses is sometimes called into question due to the fact that they are not representatives of the same generation. So, a young husband may like noisy companies, where he will strive with all his heart. The wife will like quiet evenings and home comfort.

Or she prefers theater, and he loves computer games, etc. If there are no common interests, then such a fact will certainly make the difference in age even more tangible. In this case, there is a high probability of significant disagreements between spouses.

relationship to parenting

As a rule, a man matures much later for fatherhood than a woman for motherhood. And if the wife is 10 years older than her husband, then this problem is even more aggravated. A mature woman has an urgent need to become a mother and give birth to a child. But the future father, most likely, believes that he still needs to "live for himself", that he is "not ready" or "did not get on his feet."

Well, if a child does appear, then a man who is used to the tender care of his beloved suddenly discovers that he lacks attention. This fact is a classic cause of intra-family conflicts.

Children from previous marriages

If the wife in the family is older than her husband, then she most likely already has experience in building marital relations. Most likely, she already has children. Of course, this situation is quite common. However, such a child, even without suspecting it himself, is a kind of catalyst for marital relations. And if there are hidden problems in the relationship of the newlyweds, they will certainly discover and exacerbate them. Often, the presence of a child separates two people who wholeheartedly want to be together, but are not able to work together to overcome the difficulties that have arisen.

Women's complexes

According to psychologists, a woman who has married a man much younger than herself seeks to increase her self-esteem. And this is quite natural. After all, it is unlikely that a spouse who is not self-confident will be a good wife. She will begin to suspect a man of infidelity, will begin to demand any evidence of the sincerity of his feelings. In addition, her grievances will arise literally out of the blue. However, not all women are able to remain self-confident at the moment when they begin to show signs of aging, and the husband enters the heyday of attractiveness. It is also sad that many young spouses, over time, suddenly begin to realize that their marriage was unsuccessful and “trial”.

School of Life

It has long been established that partners who live together become very similar to each other over time, not only in character, but also in appearance. At the same time, because of his age, the young spouse is waiting for big changes than his soulmate. A man will make every effort to grow up to the level of his betrothed. The woman will certainly help him in this, passing on her life experience, as well as the wisdom that has already come over the years. She constantly pushes and inspires her beloved to new achievements, while protecting and supporting him. Without wives who play the role of an older friend, such men feel lonely. Psychologists note that it is in such pairs that the partner quickly achieves self-confidence, achieving positive results in the emotional state, as well as in climbing the career ladder.

The role of the young spouse is also important. He brings romance to family relationships, and also introduces his wife to modern trends, for example, those related to computer technology. Due to his age, such a husband will not limit the actions of a woman, as well as instruct or reproach her. The wife will appreciate it very much. With such a husband, she will certainly feel self-confident, more free.

Based on this, it can be argued that a marriage in which a woman is 10 years older than a man is beneficial to both. The wife supports and "grows" her beloved, cultivating useful qualities in him and helping to get on his feet. For a woman, such a marriage is good because her life becomes filled with meaning. It increases self-esteem through a sense of self-importance. Being near a young man, she feels more confident, joyful, young and free.

How to achieve harmony?

Many psychologists are familiar with the mood of women who are married to young men. From the very beginning of the relationship, such ladies begin to tune in to the fact that their union will certainly fall apart. Women are more than sure that they have only a few years of family happiness ahead of them. And they agree to it. However, psychologists warn that such an attitude can lead to underlying self-doubt. In this case, the woman will begin to get nervous, feel powerless, or become depressed. The reason for all these states is the fear of losing the betrothed, which can cause the spouse to make rather serious mistakes. Psychologists recommend never reminding a man that he is younger. In addition, the spouse should not give vent to her jealousy. Indeed, in this case, her partner will feel like a puppy who is kept on a short leash. The absence of external negative emotions will allow you to maintain love and respect in the family.

Often a woman on a subconscious level tunes in to an inevitable divorce, believing that it simply cannot be otherwise. Psychologists in this case recommend remembering that a person’s thoughts are material. That is why they recommend giving a slightly different setup, which will be more optimistic. Of course, relationships in marriage will certainly develop, consistently passing through various stages. They just can't be perfect all the time. The transition from one stage to another is accompanied by a series of crises. And this is a common thing for any relationship and couples, regardless of the age of the spouses. Of course, age difference can be a problem. However, it is the same for those families where the wife is older than the husband, and for those where she is younger than him.

Psychologists believe that you should not give up on relationships that are believed to have no future. There is no single recipe for making decisions about whether or not to be such a marriage. Everything will depend on the specific case. After all, all ages are submissive to love. This feeling is not subject to any rules, and for it there are no boundaries. If a woman wants to be desired and loved and knows how to achieve this, then she will certainly save her family. After all, unions created on sincere and mutual feelings cannot be hindered by any restrictions. Each couple has its own formula of love and ideal relationships, which allows them to be together. But if this is not the case, then the age difference, which is significant, will only hasten the separation.

The huge age difference (27 years!) Between Alla Pugacheva and Maxim Galkin does not prevent them from being happily married and raising two charming kids. This is perhaps the most famous example in our country. But not the only one. Relationships like this are no surprise. There are many star couples in the world where the wife is older than the husband.

1 Emmanuel Macron (40 years old) and Brigitte Macron (64 years old)

The difference is 24 years.

Of course, this French couple falls short of the age difference between Pugacheva and Galkin, but it causes no less talk. The love story of the current president of France and his wife is a ready-made script for a Hollywood movie. They met when Macron was only 15 years old. Brigitte, 39, taught him literature at a lyceum in the small town of Amiens. The schoolboy immediately fell in love with his teacher, he was not even embarrassed by the fact that the lady was married. What is she? She also liked the judicious and intelligent young man beyond his years. To hush up the brewing scandal, Emmanuel's father sent his son to study at an elite metropolitan gymnasium. But the distance of love is not a hindrance: the couple corresponded for a long time, and a few years later Brigitte divorced and came to her lover in Paris. Since then, they have always been there, and it is to his wife, as Macron admits, that he owes his success in the political field. By the way, Brigitte has three children from her first marriage and already 7 grandchildren, with whom the head of state is happy to tinker.

2 Lera Kudryavtseva (46 years old) and Igor Makarov (30 years old)

The difference is 16 years.

The well-known TV presenter hid her relationship with hockey player Igor Makarov for a long time. Still, after all, the new lover turned out to be only three years older than Kudryavtseva's son. But the difference in the age of love is not a hindrance. The lovers got married and are approaching a wooden wedding (five-year anniversary).

3 Megan Mark (36) and Prince Harry (33)

The age difference is 3 years.

Harry's fiancée is indeed older than him. But usually royal people marry girls younger, well, or at least the same age, as Prince William did (although Kate is still six months older than him). But Harry, as you know, is not exactly a typical prince. A rebel and joker, he very often went against public opinion and committed outrageous acts that shocked his crowned grandmother, Elizabeth II. At the same time, Markle's age is not the biggest problem. After all, she is an American, a mulatto, and she also managed to be married. But all these shortcomings do not bother Harry a little. And most of Her Majesty's subjects, too. Some even say that only such a girl "with experience" can cope with a reckless prince.

4 Hugh Jackman (49) and Deborra-Lee Furness (62)

The difference is 13 years.

The then-novice actor Jackman met his wife on the set of the Australian TV series Correlli. He played a criminal, and Deborra - a prison psychologist. In a word, the story is not at all romantic, but it ended well. Two weeks after the couple started dating, the actor realized that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with this woman. True, he decided to make an offer to his beloved only after four months. After 22 years of family life, the couple are still happy, Hugh became a superstar, Deborra takes care of the house, children (the couple adopted a boy and a girl), and when there is free time, she starred in TV shows.

5 Yana Rudkovskaya (43 years old) and Evgeni Plushenko (35 years old)

The difference is 8 years.

It would seem that a famous producer and an Olympic champion in figure skating must live in completely different worlds. But fate decreed otherwise. When Rudkovskaya's ward, singer Dima Bilan, was preparing a number for Eurovision 2008, she got the idea to invite Plushenko to take part in the performance. The number turned out to be spectacular, Bilan won the competition, and Yana and Evgeny found their happiness. In January 2013, their son Alexander was born, who was jokingly nicknamed Gnome Gnomych.

6 Anna Netrebko (46 years old) and Yusif Eyvazov (40 years old)

The difference is 6 years.

Our opera star met the Azerbaijani tenor in 2014 in Rome, where both of them sang in the production of Manon Lescaut. Relationships quickly developed from official to romantic. And the very next year, the couple played a magnificent wedding, to which the entire Russian beau monde was invited. For both, this is the first marriage, however, Netrebko has a son, Thiago Arua. Yusif became very friends with the boy, and now on Instagram you can watch touching family photos of opera celebrities.

7 Eva Mendes (43) & Ryan Gosling (37)

The difference is 6 years.

As is often the case, the star couple took their relationship from the silver screen to real life. In 2011, they starred in the drama A Place in the Sun, after which they began dating. And although the actors are not scheduled, they are quite happy with this state of affairs. They have been living together for almost seven years and have two daughters. Eva, known for her role in the film "Removal Rules: The Hitch Method", is still completely devoted to her family and is not thinking about returning to the cinema. But her husband, twice an Oscar nominee, is actively filming. His latest work is the continuation of the legendary fantasy action movie Blade Runner. And ahead is the role of the first man to walk on the moon - astronaut Neil Armstrong.

8 Shakira (41) and Gerard Pique (31)

The difference is 10 years.

The singer and the famous Spanish football player playing in the Barcelona club were born on the same day, February 2, but only with a difference of 10 years. They met in 2010 before the World Cup in South Africa. Shakira was entrusted with the Mundial anthem, and Gerard participated in the filming of her video. At first, the couple hid their relationship, but the ubiquitous paparazzi still managed to catch them. I had to officially declare my love to the world. Now celebrities have two sons. True, in October everyone was excited by the news that Shakira and Pique broke up. Allegedly, the reason was the excessive jealousy of the football player, he even forbade his soulmate to appear in the video with men. But, fortunately, this rumor was not confirmed.

9 Aishwarya Rai (44) and Abhishek Bachchan (42)

The difference is 2 years.

The fact that the wife is older than her husband is not quite typical for conservative India. And if the spouse is also much more successful, then there is room for gossip. But one of the most beautiful women in the world (the Miss World crown was awarded to her in 1994) Aishwarya Rai was not embarrassed. Her chosen one was actor Abhishek Bachchan, a representative of one of the most respected families in Bollywood. His father is the legendary Amitabh Bachchan, famous in our country for his role in the film "Revenge and the Law." Interestingly, the love between Ash (as her fans call her) and Abhishek did not arise immediately. They starred in several films before "taking a closer look" at each other. Parents fully approved the choice of their son and accepted Aishwarya as their own. In 2011, an addition took place in the family of actors. Aishwarya Rai gave birth to a daughter named Aaradhya.

It is more common for us when in a marriage or relationship a man is older than a woman. But women who marry a much younger man claim to have discovered the secret of happiness. Maybe you should take a closer look at these couples?

Tina Kandelaki

Presenter and producer Tina Kandelaki was married for a long time to her peer Andrei Kodrakhin, one of the owners of the Ascon clinic. But in 2010 they divorced, and in 2014 Tina married Vasily Brovko, who is 15 years younger than her. The host for a long time hid the name of her husband and the very fact of the wedding, only thanks to the ring on her finger did the fans know that everything was in order with the personal life of the star, but everything finally became clear in May 2016. Thanks to Twitter.

Britney Spears

Britney Spears, who made the whole world sing Baby One More Time, is no longer a baby, she is 36, she has a not very successful marriage with Kevin Federlane and a string of novels (including Justin Timberlake!) Her new boyfriend Sam Asgari is 24 years, she recently touchingly congratulated him on his birthday on Instagram. Sam calls her "the most beautiful woman in the world", and from their joint photos you can make a calendar for Valentine's Day.

Lera Kudryavtseva

When the presenter Lera Kudryavtseva married hockey player Igor Makarov, she probably could not think how many interesting things she would hear from people about their age difference. Lera at that time was 41 years old, and the groom was 28, last year they celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary. During this time, not a single interview was without a question about their marriage, and somehow the couple even recorded a video in which Lera appeared as an old woman (thanks to special applications!) Rumors about their divorce regularly appear in the press, haters rejoice, but so far without reason.

Yana Rudkovskaya

Many questions about why he chose an older woman were asked by figure skater Evgeni Plushenko. Evgeny is 35 years old, and his wife, TV presenter and producer Yana Rudovskaya, is 7 years older. Eugene constantly repeats that it’s not about age, but about how well people are together and talks about home “nicknames: his wife calls him Kotofey, and he calls her Kotofeevna.

Hugh Jackman

One of the sexiest men on the planet, Hugh Jackman is now 49 years old. And his wife Deborra-Lee Furness is 62. However, a solid age difference does not prevent the couple from living in a happy marriage for 18 years (Hugh and Deborra met in 1995, and got married exactly a year later) and raise two adopted children. In all interviews, Hugh Jackman calls his wife "the best mother in the world", declares that he fell in love with her the first minute they met and still does not know anyone more attractive.

Juliana Moore

Actress Juliana Moore, now 57, is happily married to director Bart Freundlich, who is 9 years her junior. Just imagine, they have been together since 1996, they have two children. Juliana admits that the initiative came from her, but now the most difficult thing is to find time to just be alone: ​​either shooting, or children, or everyday life. But it seems that they are succeeding, otherwise they will not live 22 years!

Tina Turner

In July 2013, Tina Turner (now 78) married producer Erwin Bach (he is now 61). Before the wedding, they met for 27 years, Turner brushed off the standard questions: “We are already fine!”, But then they decided to legalize the relationship. They live in Switzerland, the singer even took the citizenship of this country, renouncing US citizenship.

Sam Taylor-Wood

Director Sam Taylor-Wood met Aaron Johnson when she was 42 and he was 19. He was the best fit for the role of John Lennon in her new film, and later for the role of her husband. They got married in 2012 and have four daughters (two common children and two girls from Sam's first marriage). Tricky questions are brushed aside - they say that age is a convention, and Aaron is much older and more serious at heart than Sam.

Joan Collins

The fifth husband of British actress Joan Collins (star of the TV series Dynasty) is producer Percy Gibson, 32 years her junior. Once, the actress was asked if she was embarrassed by the age difference, to which she replied: “If he dies, then he will die!” Can not argue.