How do relationships change as you get older?

Earlier researchers believed that social relationships become impaired and less satisfying with age (Cumming & Henry, 1961). Recent research, however, has found that older adults generally experience more satisfying and positive social relationships than younger adults.

Do relationships get easier with age?

Despite the common view that after a honeymoon phase, things are downhill in a relationship, some relationships really do get better with age. Some relationships fizzle. Others have more fiery endings. But this doesnt discount the fact that certain relationships really hit their stride as the years progress.