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Both men and women prefer younger partners, study finds

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Both men and women were equally more attracted to younger dates, at least after the first meeting.

Researchers analysed questionnaires completed by more than 6,000 blind daters.

Men tend to be older than women in romantic relationships and women generally say they prefer older partners.

The study may throw a spotlight on couples with older women, such as Emmanuel Macron , (47) and his wife Brigitte ( 71 ).