10 Reasons why married couples have health and life longer than singles

written by asmaa Khalil

Perhaps the prevailing beliefs in societies are completely different from the reality on the ground, due to the influence of comedy and the sense of humor of many married couples, which show the opposite of what they are, as well as the media, especially drama, which in turn affects the intellectual outcome and ideas firmly established in the minds, so you find the mouthpiece of young men and girls, stressing that a single life is better than married life
But it is necessary to stand on solid ground based on studies and data that achieve results; this is what the concerned American institutions have done, by studying a dynamic random random sample, and using the American data PSID, as well as medical studies for the married and single groups MEPS, reported that the first group is the best in health as well as the longest lived and happier, and also the social status had a major role in longevity

This is due to many reasons, including:

First: Health Care and Health Insurance

Based on American studies, married couples are interested in the existence of health care cards, which is confirmed by the health insurance system, and therefore they make a periodic examination ofTheir body parts and thus the early detection of diseases, in addition to their interest in their health _in general_ because of their sense of responsibility towards their families, including husbands and children, and this is for men and women These studies have proven and been illustrated by graphs that some diseases affect singles more than married people, including high blood pressure, cancer, stroke, heart weakness, diabetes, heart attacks, and others, that married people in general are more caring for themselves than others according to the results of these studies.


Second: Quit smoking and ready meals

The more a person is responsible, the more sensitive he is to those around him; as is the case with married couples, both spouses try to economize on Egypt and personal understanding, and accordingly it reduces eating ready and fast meals outside the home, to save and not waste money that may benefit a family member instead of spending it in what does not help, and also because the husband in particular finds at home his way of cooperation and home-cooked foods.
In addition, many couples quit smoking and taking drugs to save on rent or household expenses, which brings one or both spouses good health to follow healthy habits, even against their will.

Third: Attention Education and standard of living

These studies have shown that if a person enjoys a better educational degree and a higher standard of living, this makes him enjoy better health; the association of each partner with a university degree with another partner with an equal or higher degree makes there a more educated family and in search of medication and try to enjoy better health, in addition to the fact that the spouses on their way to establish a marital home, they establish their home better in the standard of living, and there is a direct relationship between the standard of living and health; Subsistence has increased health care.

Fourth: Stability in sexuality

The bachelor does not have a partner, so the chance of moving between a friend and the other to have sexual relations is greater than the married one, as well as increasing fungal infections and perhaps some diseases, unlike married couples, one of them finds what he wants with the other, in practicing a correct intimate sexual relationship with one person, which prevents the transmission of infectious diseases and maintains health in general.

Fifth: Psychological stability

Marriage is a state of emotional, spatial and family stability, which makes there psychological stability, which in turn affects health positively, as physical diseases are not free from infection for many psychological reasons.

Sixth: Participation and Support

There is no doubt that participating in life effectively enhances mental health, which makes the health of individuals better, and their sense of happiness greater, the more an individual has the opportunity to find his other half, the more he finds someone to share and accompany him in life, as the loneliness that the bachelor feels cannot be underestimated, it may destroy health due to the injury of some people with sadness and perhaps depression, and these reasons are worthy of weakening the immune system, which is the main gateway to many diseases, as well as loneliness makes one more lethargic because of Reduced physical activity, unlike the support and participation that married couples receive that benefit health in general.

Seventh: The consequences of the engagement and wedding stage

The famous psychologist "Charlie Huntington" and a group of scientists at the University of Denver conducted psychological studies on those who are about to get married; they found that they are happier and more satisfied with themselves, and this was evident to them in the impact of that period on their condition physical and their mental health.
They found that couples who are about to get married feel a state of love and happiness, especially during the periods during which they shop for clothes of joy and equipment for their small home, and invite friends, relatives and happy blessings.

Eighth: Not to be charged with the treatment of the other
In the absence of a life partner, one of them remains in a state of costliness in clothing, eating and dealing style, in order to be admired by the other party and this may be a paved way for marriage, unlike the case of husbands, as both are in a state of psychological stability and in the first place his partner cares more than others, and his confidence that the other party loves him makes him inexpensive with those around him, which achieves comfort and psychological and physical health.

Ninth: The good family life

Marriage is not just a partnership between one individual and the other but a merger between two families; the more people around the individual who are members of his family, the more secure he feels, as man is a social being by nature, which makes him more integrated into life.

Tenth: Children are life companions

Studies have found that the positive impact of the child on the family enhances mental health, through the happiness that parents have on their way to the journey to raise their children well, and their sense of pride whenever one of them passes a school stage with excellence, or masters a sports or cultural activity.