Marriage Counseling Marriage is Good for Your Health Wealth and Happiness
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Marriage Counseling: How Marriage Boosts Health, Wealth, and Happiness
Overview
Marriage has been found to positively impact your health, wealth, and happiness. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), married individuals tend to lead healthier lifestyles, avoiding habits like smoking and heavy drinking, and are less likely to experience poor health or psychological issues compared to singles, divorcees, or widowed individuals.
The Health Benefits of Marriage
Marriage contributes to better health outcomes, partly due to what some call the "Nag Factor." Spouses often encourage each other to follow healthier habits, prioritize medical care, and avoid risky behaviors.
- Longer Life Expectancy: Married people tend to live longer. For men, marriage increases the likelihood of surviving to age 65 from about two-thirds to nearly 90%.
- Reduced Mortality Rates: Non-married individuals have substantially higher mortality rates?"50% higher for women and 250% higher for men?"and are more prone to illnesses and accidental deaths.
- Improved Mental Health: Married individuals often experience better mental health due to having someone to share their worries and relieve stress.
Marriage and Financial Well-being
Marriage can also be a pathway to greater financial security. While divorce can be costly, long-term marriages contribute positively to wealth accumulation.
- Wealth Accumulation: The longer couples stay married, the more wealth they accumulate. By retirement, a typical married couple has saved considerably more than those who are single or divorced.
- Better Insurance and Benefits: Married couples often have better access to health and life insurance, as well as pensions and Social Security benefits.
- Financial Responsibility: Marriage encourages responsible financial behavior. Couples pool resources, creating more opportunities for building wealth.
- Support from In-Laws: In-laws can provide financial assistance and potential access to inheritance, with many families receiving financial transfers.
Happiness and Marriage
Despite jokes about marriage, research shows that married individuals report higher levels of happiness compared to their single counterparts.
- Reduced Psychological Distress: Married people report less depression and anxiety.
- Higher Happiness Levels: About 40% of married individuals say they are very happy, compared to less than a quarter of single or cohabiting individuals.
Conclusion
Committing to a healthy marriage can significantly enhance your quality of life. For better health, wealth, and happiness, prioritize your marriage alongside your career.
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