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Why do age gap relationships end?

Pairing up with someone of a similar age makes your relationship to go the distance, . Experts believe that this is because these couples tend to go through life challenges and stages at a similar time, and can therefore continue to find common ground.

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A viral chart from 2019 keeps popping up on social media: a graph detailing Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating history. A Reddit user had spotted a trend – although the actor was 44 at the time, he seemingly only dated women aged 25 or younger, always breaking up with partners before they reached their 26th birthday. Responses to the chart were mixed; some commended DiCaprio for his ability to attract younger women, while others berated the veteran actor, begging him to find someone closer to his own age. Even at three years old, the chart continues to resurface, as commentators keep a keen eye on DiCaprio’s current relationship with 24-year-old Camila Morrone. The reactions to the actor’s dating habits embody the contentious views surrounding age-gap relationships – for some, they are a source of admiration, while for others, there is something inherently unsettling about coupling up with a much younger person. From Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, to George and Amal Clooney, high-profile age-gap relationships have always set tongues wagging. Although in 2014 the average age difference in US heterosexual relationships was a relatively small 2.3 years, many couples have a much wider gap. In Western countries, around 8% of male-female couples have an age-gap of 10 years or more, rising to 25% in male-male unions and 15% of female-female relationships. For some the gap is even larger – data suggests that around 1% of heterosexual couples in the US have an age difference of 28 years or more. Our views around age-gap relationships are shaped by thousands of years of evolutionary psychology, and generations of social and cultural norms. Within the last hundred years, economic shifts and increased gender equalities have changed what is considered a ‘normal’ age-gap, and recent social justice movements have increased scrutiny of power dynamics in mixed-age relationships. Couples with large age gaps often face judgement, and while some experts believe that this could be about to change, others argue that young people could be becoming more disapproving of mixed-age love than ever before.

An evolutionary nudge

Those who find DiCaprio’s dating habits distasteful aren’t without good reason. Aversions to age-gap relationships are very common and, like most taboos, they stem from thousands of years of evolution as well as more recent social and cultural cues. “In many cultures, it is not considered acceptable to fall in love with someone who is much older or younger than you,” says Dr Elena Touroni, a consultant psychologist and co-founder of The Chelsea Psychology Clinic in London. “From an evolutionary perspective, the drive to have a family can have an impact on who we choose to have a relationship with – both from a biological perspective but also in the sense of both parents being alive to raise the child.”

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What does this mean in text 😏?

Adding this emoji to a text indicates you are flirting or sending a suggestive message. On social media it can also mean you are feeling smug and self-satisfied because you just did something baller.

Flirty texters use the smirking face to make sure their messages comes across loud and clear.

Ima flirt 😉😏 — Shelby (@shelbaliciious) September 14, 2018

The smirking face emoji is used a lot in DMs on dating apps, particularly by men. In 2017, the dating app Clover analyzed the use of emoji in their messaging service and found that the smirking face was the most common emoji men sent to women. Women aren’t always having it. Women are less likely to respond to messages with that emoji in it than men are … OK guys. Some guy I don't know messaged me on Facebook saying "Hey 😏" then *____sent a photo* then "You know you like it, just accept it." Definitely not opening that chat. — Emmy Davis (@YCemmy96) January 11, 2018 It can also be used by folks who want people to know they have been just a little itty bit naughty. But it can also be a way to tag a silly joke, no sexual innuendo needed. Pun up or shut up. You got crafting pun game? 😏 #MakingIt pic.twitter.com/UHqq6mf5Ln — Making It (@NBCMakingIt) September 14, 2018 You’ll also find it in posts by people bragging about looking good, working out, or making that money. Birthday outfit just came in the mail 😍.. clothes really do look better when you workout 💪🏽😏 — 🇧🇿 (@itssJas_) September 14, 2018 The new snapchat update gives me another reason to love this emoji 😏 — C a i t l i n ॐ (@Caitlin0Sanders) April 6, 2015

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