2007-10-10 10:44:14 · 12 answers · asked by theinsaneprofessor 1 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
You are generalizing again... This question is about the choices that women make. If she is happy with a choice she had made ( staying single or marry does not matter ), she will be enjoying her life ( as long as it was her decision )...
2007-10-10 11:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by ms.sophisticate 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't know about the married side. But I love being unmarried. Every weekend is a girls night out. I can get home at 3am and no one ask 20 question before I crash. If there's no money in the account, I over spent so only I have to suffer. In the case of my last guy, I no long have to come to home cook dinner, clean and pay bills because he was out of work and didn't know how to do any of that by himself. (We broke up after he got a job). No muddy boots all over the carpet.... I could go on for hours how much better it is to be alone. Then again, it was nice to have a guaranteed partner to dance with when going out.
2007-10-10 18:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Not all women are married; some are in stable long term relationships but not necessarily married. That said, I think I was happier when I was with my fiance. He is the only person with whom I have ever used the term "soul mate". He passed away and I miss him.....but as far as my other relationships, I'm happier being single. Too many hassles. I don't like answering to anybody. Too much fighting. The really lucky women are the ones who are in a relationship with their soul mates; they get to spend every day with the person they love.
Oh on a scientific level: It is has been proven that women who marry do not live as long as single women. However, men who get married live longer than single men.
2007-10-10 18:15:56 · answer #3 · answered by beautifulirishgirl 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think that both are good. Because when you are not married you can go out and party with friends you are dating other guys. You can do whatever you want and no one is telling you what to do. But if you marry the right person then you will be happy. and you wont care if you go out or not as long as you are with the person you love the most.
2007-10-10 21:43:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Uh don't think so there Darrin. It's not like that.
I've been married ten years and have worked the entire time and am continuing my college education.
See, you bash the women who stay home and then you bash the women who work. When are you guys going to make up YOUR minds of what you want?
Sorry - that was more of a response to a poster than to you the asker.
I don't think my life has changed much, besides my last name and technical status of being married. So in answer to your question, and since I've been married for a while - I would think it could go either way. I have many friends who are happy being single.
2007-10-10 18:00:15 · answer #5 · answered by Done 6 · 5⤊ 2⤋
It depends on the nature of the marriage. A healthy marriage conveys numerous benefits to both women and men. Statistically, people who are happily married live longer than do their single counterparts. They have lower rates of heart failure, cancer and other diseases and develop tighter networks of emotional support.
According to one Harvard University study, married women are 20 percent less likely than are single women to die of a variety of causes, including heart disease, suicide and cirrhosis of the liver.
Another study states definitively that the happiness of married people is significantly greater than that of the unmarried and remains true throughout the entire life cycle.
Unmarried but commited couples do not reap the same benefits. And of course, unhealthy marriages cause all kinds of problems.
2007-10-10 21:00:42 · answer #6 · answered by c'mon, cliffy 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Studies have shown that single women outrank married women in terms of general happiness, mental health, and physical health. The reverse is true for men. I would never get married — I'm happy being 100% unhooked.
2007-10-10 20:12:08 · answer #7 · answered by Rio Madeira 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
depends. married women can be happier due to their lifelong companionship and beginning a new life and starting a family. thats something to look forward too. however, unmarried woman might get lonely sometimes, but also can go anywhere they want and do what they please, always time for friends and freedom. married women might miss their friends sometime since they start to spend a lot of time with their husbands (especially newlyweds) and might miss the freedom.
2007-10-10 17:53:43 · answer #8 · answered by Ashkat 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how messed up in the head her and/or her husband is. If either is abusive. That's bad.
If it's a good marriage (or companionship if you aren't into marriage) then they are much better off together.
There are people who will believe that being single grants more freedom and blah blah blah. Sure, that's true if you're with the wrong person. On the other hand, if you're with someone who is truly a good match for you, every moment with them is worth more than anything in this world.
A good relationship is not a cage or set of obligations that you don't want. It's a partnership with someone that makes you feel good to be with and support, and in turn, supports you right back.
So, it really comes down to who they end up with.
If a man or woman constantly pairs up with someone who is a bad match for them (or is constantly rejected), they'll convince themselves that single is a better way of living. They will absolutely believe it.
2007-10-10 17:48:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 1⤋
Happiness is not defined by marriage. The ratio of unhappy people to happy is probably about the same for both groups. However, if you don´t have a partner (meaning someone that you might just be dating) you´re probably more unhappy simply because we desire a mate on a biological level.
2007-10-10 18:07:36 · answer #10 · answered by Candice P 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋