While it would be difficult to imagine anyone going into a marriage with the intention of it being temporary, there appears to be scientific proof that divorce can be good for you in many ways

That’s the conclusion of a psychologist with the University of California Santa Barbara who is spreading the word throughout the nation that single people are indeed happier overall than their married counterparts.
In an 18-minute TED Talk she presented last year, the psychologist explained that in spite of being bombarded by movies, love songs, and novels that “everyone wants to find that special someone,” many married people do not become happier or healthier psychologically than they were previously.
In fact, the psychologist maintains that more and more people are opting for the single life, and are thriving.

One study found that single people utilized their social networks more, and actually provided and received help from their friends much more than their married counterparts.

Singles are more fit.
It’s not only the minds of single people that tend to be stronger. There’s other scientific research to show that single people also tend to be more physically fit. In the study of nearly 4,500 people, those who were single had slightly lower body mass indexes and were, on average, 5 pounds lighter than married people.

Stronger minds.
Another strong benefit to the single life is the availability of alone time, which has proven to be important for increasing our overall sense of freedom as well as our creativity and levels of intimacy.

So, my single friends, it may be time to quit whining about being "all alone" and go out there and enjoy your single life with other singles like yourselves.

Cheers!

I wasn't whinging my friend.

Topic: Why Single People Are Happier

I tend to not be in trouble as much.

No 911 calls willy-nilly!

Eureka moment

They usta make a great vacuum.

Good for you!

I'm much happier being single as well

Just Great!

I'm finally coming out of my little cocoon and we're in the Era of Singlehood where people are discovering they're happier alone




I'm not sure the study actually proves that people are happier. Being 5 pounds lighter doesn't mean one is happier... maybe they're trying to stay in shape to attract someone?

Having more social contacts doesn't prove they are happier, maybe they are trying to avoid feeling lonely? Maybe those who were married didn't ask for help because there was no need to, they automatically got it?

Opting for single life doesn't prove they are happier, maybe they were abused horribly and being alone is safer than risking getting beat up again?

The study does prove that people are getting by and making due even though they are single, and are able to be successful even though they are single.

For me personally, there's pros and cons to both... but someday I prefer to not be single. I enjoy having that special one to hold hands with, share experiences with, and look forward to experiencing the "through thick and thin" with that special someone someday.

I agree that some people are happier single, like Delightful said, but it's not for everyone.

Some studies are accepted by some people because they serve their ends, like negative studies done on men that purport to insinuate that men are "potential rapists", and some studies are looked down upon because they are positive and help others see that they are not alone and that their state of being isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Go figure.

I agree with you that "maybe" they were abused horribly and being alone is safer than risking getting beat up again(?).

There's also another, less mentioned, facet of the equation that shows that modern marriage has become horribly one-sided, dangerous and not worth the trouble.
The fast-declining rates of marriages attest to that and the divorce rates keep climbing, showing clearly that there is something wrong with Marriage Contracts nowadays.

Hummm I tend to agree with this.. I'm happier being single for the most part... Other then having someone go do things with me at times.. But then can find singles that will go do things with you... There is no stress with a relationship for sure...

Myself I'm finding more things I can do alone like riding~~~

As far as in shape more heck when you have to do all the yard work, house work ect alone it tends to get you in shape more hahaha...But then did most of that alone even when I was married or with someone.. Same with stronger minds due to you have to use it more then letting someone else decide for you...

Yes, I agree! And I agree that some studies are made to support one side. Marriages are declining and crumbling.

I was merely pointing out some of the other sides that could be there, which might be the reasons, not necessarily because they are happier.

Although when there's a divorce for whatever reason, people do tend to be happy when it's over!

I agree, there are lots of reasons why singles are happier. That study mentions only a few.
I can come up with more than 50 reasons why I'm happier being single right off the top of my head.

The only one I can think of off the top of my head is that I don't get disturbed in the morning before my first cup of coffee

That is paramount indeed

If all these single people are so very happy, why are there so many dating sites?

I must have looked at a dozen before choosing Mingle.

Well,
Single divorced people are happy...No more arguing about stupid things...

This is not just a dating site...It is a social site... A place to meet with virtual friends and speak your mind...Kinda like a bar without the barflies!!!