Marriage And Health : Is Your Marriage Good Or Bad To Your Health?

Is marriage beneficial to the health and well being of men? How about of women? Of course, it depends on what kind of a marriage you have. If your marriage is like an inferno on earth, it will eventually take it’s toll on your health, not to mention your outlook in life.

A 20-year study from the University of Warwick has found that marriage actually causes changes in a man’s brain, making him feel more contented. The study said a married man could expect to live an average of three years more than a bachelor.

Another study says that married people live the longest, followed by people who have never married, while separated and divorced people have shorter lives. Researchers cite some reasons why married people live healthier lives. One is that lifestyle habits change for the better after they get married. No more late-night parties, out-of-control drinking binges, or skipped meals.

The other reason is the “social support theory.” Human beings are wired to seek out the approval and support of other human beings. Robert Coombs, a clinical psychologist from the University of California in Los Angeles told Scout News that if a marriage is good, having a supportive partner to listen and always be there is like having a live-in psychiatrist. Researchers found out that even gay couples and unmarried heterosexual couples living together reap the same health benefits as traditionally married couples as long as the partners are exclusively committed to the relationship and living together harmoniously.

Research confirms that a good marriage can give you a reason to stay alive, but a bad one increases your chances of getting sick .