Psychology of age gaps and debut film ‘17’ receive attention

Psychotherapist Eloiza Skinner suggests that research favors couples with minimal age differences, noting that a gap of zero to three years often results in longer-lasting relationships. According to Skinner, partners in similar age groups tend to share similar life stages, which helps align expectations regarding finances, health, daily responsibilities, and lifestyle goals.

In cultural news, director Kosara Mitić’s debut feature film, ‘17’, explores the vulnerabilities and traumas of adolescence. Based on true events, the film follows two seventeen-year-olds dealing with the aftermath of sexual violence. The film has received international recognition, including a premiere at the Berlinale and multiple awards at the Sarajevo Film Festival, such as the ‘Heart of Sarajevo’ for best actress Eva Kostić and the UniCredit Audience Award.