A growing body of psychological research is challenging the idea that marriage is the ultimate path to well-being -- and revealing some surprising truths about the benefits of staying single.
This comes against the backdrop of a changing society: coupledom is no longer the default and more people are exploring different ways of living that suit them best.
Whether you are happily solo or just curious, these 8 studies might change the way you see single life.
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean