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He's 34, she's 51: More couples in Singapore bridging the age gap

The proportion of first marriages involving a bride who is older than her husband increased from 13.9 per cent in 2000 to 16.7 per cent in 2010 to 17.9 per cent last year. Age gap is less of an issue now due to changing gender norms, say experts.

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When sparks fly, an age difference creates no gap.

PHOTO: COURTESY OF YAN KAY KAY, QUEENA WEDDING, PIXEL AVE, PEXELS

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Age gap is less of an issue now due to changing gender norms, say experts.

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