Marriage Is Sacred

If you want to increase your chances of being happy, wealthy, and healthy, get married! This is not some random wishful sentiment. The evidence is clear- people who are married are far more likely to enjoy these blessings than either single people, or co-habiting (de-facto) couples, but especially more so than divorced people. Marriage is the formal union of a man and a woman for life. It is far more than a social contract (the result of society’s pressure to conform). Marriage exists in every culture, every era, and every religion. In this sense it can be shown that marriage is both original (from the very beginning of human existence) and natural (it has always been). Recent sociological studies into marriage have shown that it produces quite different and definite social and health outcomes to the alternatives of being single or co-habiting - and markedly different health outcomes to that of being divorced. The list of measurable benefits to those who are married compared to those who cohabit or divorce include- less domestic violence, longer life spans, physically healthier children, increased earning capacity, improved wealth accumulation, decreased likelihood of relationship cheating, mentally healthier, happier, stronger parent-child bonds, and a more fulfilling sex life. [read the article]