They marry later in life Compared to their British counterparts who get hitched at an average age of 27.9, Italians don't marry until their 30s. The average age for a first wedding in Italy is 34 for men and 31 for women. So if you like to take things slow, Italians are on the same wavelength.
According to the international marriage data collected by the United Nations, the average Italian person now gets married at almost 34 years old. In the US, it is just over 28. As a result, over 50% of Americans are married in their early 30s compared to less than 40% of Italians.
The first term, legal capacity, is acquired at the moment of birth, while the second, capacity to act, is acquired once the age of majority (18 years of age) is reached, along with the ability to take all actions for which no other age limit is prescribed.
They like women that possess both grace and attractiveness
A lady who has a great eye for style and maintains her femininity through neat grooming, however, is much more likely to attract their attention. If you take care of yourself, though, you can attract an Italian man no matter your appearance.
In urban areas, Italian gentlemen are likely no more jealous than men from other countries. Still, possessiveness may be more pronounced in rural villages in the South or Central regions.
After the first catchphrase, an Italian flirting strategy would usually proceed with a ton of compliments and sweet words accompanied by slow movements like holding your hand, caressing your face, blinking, winking, smiling, and looking in your eyes.
Overall, men tend to wait longer to leave home, and this trend was replicated in Italy, with the average Italian man moving out at the age of 31.3, compared to their female counterparts who typically lived alone by 29 years of age.
In 2018, the average age of women at birth of first child in Italy was 31.2 years, the oldest average age in Europe. Overall, seven European countries had an average age at or over the age of 30, with Azerbaijan having the youngest average age of first childbirth, at 23.9 years.
In Italy, young people stay in their parents' homes until the age of 25-35.
The age of consent in Italy is 14 years old, and rises to 16 when one participant is in a position of authority or influence over the other (teacher, clergyman, etc). Additionally, it is illegal to perform sexual acts when an individual under 14 is present to witness them, even if said minor does not participate.
Still, from the 14th to 16th centuries, Italy experienced a Golden Age, known as the Renaissance, with wondrous feats of art and science, as well as intrigue and conflict.
In Italy, law nr. 39 of March 8, 1975, states that a minor is a person under the age of 18. Citizens under the age of 18 may not vote, be elected, obtain a driving license for automobiles or issue or sign legal instruments. Crimes committed in Italy by minors are tried in a juvenile court.
The divorce rate in Italy is still lower than in other large European countries. In 2016, there were 1.6 divorces in Italy for every 1,000 inhabitants. That is lower than in Britain (1.7 per 1,000), France (1.9), Germany (2.1), or Spain (2.2), according to statistics from Eurostat released in April.
Italy. Perhaps it's the irresistible romance of the place that means couples stay married for an average of 18 years - according to the Economist, this is longer than any other country evaluated.
Engagements may happen earlier on in a relationship. However, couples generally wait until the man has stable employment before marrying. Hence, engagements between young couples can last for many years. Marriage is a very respected convention in Italian society, especially among devout Christians.
By 2020, one-half of first-time mothers (53%) was aged 30 years or over. The proportion of first-time mothers who were aged 35 years and older increased markedly in this time. Before 1991, it was uncommon for women to start childbearing at age 35 years or older (up to 5%).
Italian men have their first child at an average age of 33, against less than 31 for fathers in Spain, France and Finland, Istat said. Part of the problem was that many Italian men lived with their parents for longer than elsewhere in the world, with 40 percent of 30-34 year-old Italian males still staying at home.
The average Italian family today only has 1.2 children, says Angelo Mazza, a professor of demographics at the University of Catania in Sicily. There's that idea of the Italian family with lots of kids.
Mamma's Boys Live with their Moms.
While living at home well into adulthood is more acceptable in Italy than it is in other countries, it is understandable how this lifestyle can nonetheless interfere with a romantic relationship between a man and a woman.
The average Italian man stands at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 175 lbs while a woman stands 5 feet 5 inches with a weight of 140 lbs. The height range from 5ft (1.5m) to 7ft 7in (2.31m) and weight can be as heavy as 1400lbs (635kg).
In Italy, they have something called 'Lo struscio', which refers to the art of slow living. You can find Italians stopping to chat, stroll down the street and even enjoy a nice glass of Aperitivo in the afternoon. It seems that Italians have a knack for putting their worries aside and enjoy the moment.
It is common to give air kisses on both cheeks (starting with your left) when greeting those you know well. This is called the 'il bacetto'. However, in Southern Italy, men generally only kiss family members and prefer to give a pat on the back to show affection in a greeting.
Showing affection in public is very common in Italy. If you want to show your affection for someone, hold hands while walking together or embrace each other in public. Kissing is the number one way that Italians show affection. They kiss everyone: friends, relatives, children, grandparents…you name it!
Other Italian phrases to express love besides "ti amo" include "ti adoro" (I adore you), "sei la mia vita" (you are my life), and "ti voglio tanto bene" (I love you very much).