Individuals who lose their virginity at an older age are likely to
end up in a happy romance in adulthood, as compared to those who indulge
in sex in their early teens, suggests a new study conducted by
psychological scientist Paige Harden of the University of Texas.
According to the study, people who wait to have sex are more satisfied
in their relationships as an adult, even after bearing in mind the
genetic and environmental factors, education level, income, religion,
and physical attractiveness. Explained Harden, “Individuals who first
navigate intimate relationships in young adulthood, after they have
accrued cognitive and emotional maturity, may learn more effective
relationship skills than individuals who first learn scripts for
intimate relationships while they are still teenagers.”
Psychiatrist Hemant Mittal too is in agreement with this. He says,
“Yes, it’s true that late bloomers have a happy romance later. And the
reason for the same is that such people have an extreme need of
affection and to be loved. They are possessive lovers who like attention
as much as they like to give attention. And because of this they are
more accommodating and adjusting in a relationship and also more
understanding.” He further explains that these people have a lot of
expectations in their head and all of it gets resolved when they find a
partner to cling on to – leading to a happyromance.
But how does
this work for those who are players in their early teens? “For someone
who has been a player — he/she understands break-ups with ease. They
have a sense of individuality and strive for their own space. For
instance, if a guy who’s been a player all his life, ends up married
with kids, he will still not succumb to any idea that threatens to
embark on his personal space and will not be scared to put his kids and
wife at stake and opt for a divorce,” adds Hemant.
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