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June 10, 2008

Great things about being married

Filed under: News — Tags: Dos @ 9:35 am

Many of the married men and women proved that their status is happier than before. Let us differentiate how helpful is being married than unmarried. Here are some reasons:1. Better Financial Future

When a couple started to live together, they have no choice except to learn sharing things. The expense of married people is probably much cheaper. For example, if one is sick and cannot work anymore, the spouse can do the part at home instead of hiring nurses or someone who will take care of himself.  In paying debts - both are working to pay it.

2. Longer life

The mortality rate of singles is higher than married people.  Illness is more prone to unmarried women than to the married women.  For men, the immune system of married men is more resistant to sickness compared to the single.
3. Better mental health

Singles are more depressed than married people. There are more cases of singles committing suicide than single people.  Having someone to share ideas and feelings is very important.  Generally, it is helpful to solve a problem with a partner.
4. Better sex

Married people have better sex. They do it anytime because their partners are always there.

Source: www.psychpage.com

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