Research suggests that unmarried people tend to be healthier than their married counterparts. And perennially single men, for their part, were less likely to suffer from heart disease than those with any other marital status, research published in the Journal of Marriage and Family found.

Is it healthier to stay single?

Single people are healthier New research from the American Time Use Survey suggests single people are actually more likely to live longer than their married and child-rearing peers. This could be because singletons tend to be more active than married people.

Why Is Being single healthier?

Single people often have lower BMIs People who live on their own typically weigh less than their coupled-up counterparts. According to a study published in the Journal of Family Issues (via CNN Health), single people were found to have a lower body mass index (BMI) than those who are married or cohabiting.

Is it better being single or in a relationship?

Being single is even better than being in a romantic relationship that isnt particularly bad. People who are single at heart lead their best lives, their most authentic and meaningful lives, by living single. Single life for them is not just better than a bad marriage, it is better than a good one.

Can you be single forever?

Its completely okay! However, if you remain single out of personal preference, make sure that youre doing it for healthy reasons - not fear or insecurity. If you dont want to be single but currently are and worry that you might never find someone, dont lose heart!