Benefits Of Being And Staying Married
Whether we like it or not, the reality is that a lot of couples in America are divorcing, and this statistic is especially high in this present day. But let us consider that despite these none-too-surprising statistics, there are a lot of benefits to staying together, and some of these benefits are related to one’s physical, mental, psychological, and even financial health.
An average single person is not as healthy as compared to someone who is married, according to statistics. There are less married alcoholics as well, and they aren’t as prone to heart disease or other illnesses.
After looking at several married couples, studies have shown that while both husband and wife benefit from being married, the men are especially healthier than those who are single. Women, on the other hand, have more financial advantages.
The key to living a long, happily married life for most is commitment to the relationship and fidelity. These couples value the sacredness of marriage and believe in hard work and commitment to each other. Having similar values, as well as common passions and interests is also helpful in keeping these couples together.
A popular school of thought says that couples who have been living together for a long time prior to marriage have greater chances of having a successful marriage – this isn’t always true, and if anything, such couples become less committed in the long run, and are most likely to split up before they get married. When it comes to sorting out conflicts, live-in couples aren’t as resilient as married couples. Still, there are a lot of us who consider living in together as marriage without the piece of paper. The improved self-esteem, health and wealth of married couples isn’t usually enjoyed by live-in couples, however. Live-in couples, if you look at the studies, are at par with singles in terms of health and wealth benefits. This may be due to cohabiting couples being more concerned with their own welfare as man and woman separately, rather than the other partner’s, or the couple’s welfare.
For all the benefits that married couples have over singles and cohabitants, there is one area where they don’t do so well. The above studies show that men and women usually gain weight following marriage.
Getting a divorce is something all married couples need to be on the lookout for, as this could be a harbinger of bad health or other emotional problems. This is because marital stress has a similar effect as job-related stress on one’s physical health and well-being.
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