Whether comparing ages between partners, siblings, or generational cohorts, calculating an exact age gap requires comparing two specific dates of birth rather than subtracting years.
Why Date Precision Matters in Age Gaps
Suppose Partner A is born on January 10, 1990, and Partner B is born on December 20, 1990. While both were born in 1990, they are nearly one full calendar year apart (11 months and 10 days). Conversely, someone born on Dec 31, 1989 and Jan 1, 1990 are born in different years but are only 1 day apart!
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