5 shocking scientific findings on the benefits of staying single

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It turns out being single actually makes you happier and improves basically every single aspect of your life. Here's what science has to say:

1. Being single enhances psychological growth.

people who remain single have an increased sense of self-determination.

single people also experience ongoing self-development and growth compared to most married couples.

single people value meaningful work more than married people do

the more self-sufficient single people are, the less likely they are to experience negative emotions. For married people, just the opposite is true.

2. Single people are typically more fit.

Married couples tend to eat better than single people. However, single people do more sports and weigh significantly less.

postmenopausal women between 50–79 years old who remained single for longer periods of time gain less weight, have a greater decrease in diastolic blood pressure, and drink less alcohol than women who are married.

3. Being unattached makes women more creative and productive.

Single women who remain unattached for a long time experience a boost in creativity and productivity.

solitude heightens mental states like freedom, intimacy, and self-reliance.

4. Single women nurture better social connections.

single people are more likely to stay in touch with their intimate circle

Single women are able to provide more help to their parents, siblings, and friends

having a close-knit circle enhances longevity and improves overall health

5. Single women sleep longer and better.

single women sleep better than those who have partners.

Single people sleep an average of 7.13 hours per night, more than people who are in a relationship, divorced, or widowed

Co-sleeping isn’t ideal, with some research showing co-sleeping is particularly harmful for women

Article link: https://ideapod.com/women-who-choose-to-be-single-for-longer-periods-of-time-end-up-the-happiest/