Happier Single or Wed?

To answer this question one must consider the quality of the relationship. 

Women in happy marriages live longer.  Middle-aged women in good marriages are less likely to develop risk factors that lead to cardiovascular disease compared with other middle-aged women. 

Marital stress is associated with lifestyle risk factors and nonadherence to medical regimens.  Poor marital quality is also linked with more depression, hostility and anger, all risk factors for coronary heart disease.

The following are ten reasons for being single.

1. You have a better body.  Women generally gain five to eight pounds in the first few years of marriage.  Unhappily married women gain an average of 54 pounds in the first 10 years.
2. You’re more likely to accomplish more without family responsibilities.
3. You do less housework.
4. You can do what you want with your money.
5. You have better sex according to some studies.
6. You’re better rested.  Sleeping two to a bed isn’t as restful as sleeping alone.
7. Single women report less depression.
8. You have more time to develop friendships.
9. Singles take more interesting vacations.
10. You have time to know yourself and pursue your interests.

On the other hand, usually married couples accumulate more wealth.

Marriage, according to sociologist Linda Waite, contributes to better health.  There is evidence that married people practice healthier lifestyles after they marry.

In marriage there is companionship and more regular sex. 

In conclusion, the grass is always greener.

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