Being alone: Good for the figure
Couples put on significantly more kilos, with around 40 percent gaining weight over the course of a relationship.
Recognize and live out your own needs
Singles don't have a guilty conscience when they look after themselves. Non-singles often hold back - which makes them unhappy in the long run.
55% of single women who have never been married have no interest in a committed relationship, but value their freedom.
Balanced and more motivated at work
The US psychologist Bella DePaulo analyzed more than 800 studies on singles. Conclusion: single people have more meaningful jobs and are happier with their work overall.
Widows: happier and fitter without a man
According to an Italian study, widows have on average less stress, less depression and feel more vital than married people.
Connectedness with friends and family
A survey by researchers in New Zealand found that singles often have more social contacts and a closer relationship with their family and friends than non-singles.
Being able to enjoy the moment
Singles ruminate less than couples and instead live more consciously in the here and now. This is shown by various studies by US psychologists.
More activity
Singles pursue hobbies and interests much more intensively than couples. They also attend art or music classes more often. This is shown by several new US studies.
More fulfilling love life
Singles have better sex. This was the result of a study in Finland, in which more than 2,000 single and partnered women were regularly surveyed about their sex lives over a period of seven years. Conclusion: Singles' sex lives improved, while those in relationships got worse and worse over time.
... and why it's sometimes not so great:
No flat rate for tender cuddles - or for intimate hugs.
Shared joy is double the joy. It's a shame if there's not always someone to share it with.
Under pressure to make a move: Friends' attempts to set you up can be quite annoying.
On call: Singles are expected to be totally flexible and ready to go at a moment's notice.
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