The ADS on five characteristics reached statistical significance. Specifically,
the more discrepancy the couples showed on exercise, physical
attractiveness, spirituality, and growth orientation, the less satisfied
they were with the marriage. Interestingly, spouses tended to be happier when
their age discrepancy was larger. The DDS had three significant
effects, indicating that the more spiritual and growth-oriented the husbands
were, the more satisfied both spouses were. However, spouses
were less satisfied when the husbands were older. Overall, the discrepancy
effects were only sporadic and relatively small in size.