Researchers identify a factor linked to how much happier couples are than singles
Partnered people tend to be more satisfied with their lives than singles, but a study of more than 380,000 adults in Great Britain suggests the size of that gap is tied to how common relationships are in the local area.
A new study reveals that the happiness gap between people in romantic relationships and single individuals varies depending on the region. Across Great Britain, partnered people consistently reported higher life satisfaction than singles, but the size of this gap differed across local authority districts. In areas with lower relationship rates, the happiness gap was smaller, while in districts with higher relationship rates, the gap widened significantly.
Researchers suggest that local social norms and relationship prevalence may influence how partnered and single individuals perceive their well-being.
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