Question

People who are single are happier because they are living their most authentic lives without having to worry about someone else.

Comments

This is more of a preference rather than a fact. Everyone can have different styles and opinions, so there isn’t a way to tell if people are happier single unless everyone single feels the same way.

---

This claim is mostly rooted in biased opinion. The BuzzFeed article uses Shani Silver as an example for someone who realized they could be happy and single at the same time. It is true, you can be happy while you're single but it's all about personal preference. I found an article by Psychology Today that gave multiple different examples on how to be happy while single, which I think could be helpful for people who feel like they need a partner to live happily. I would say this claim is misleading. It should be encouraged that people learn to be single and happy, but if someone thought a partner would make them happy, that's their decision to make.
Source: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-angry-therapist/202402/how-to-be-happy-being-single?msockid=0db5e7c7e9996eee0cb5f2c5e8236fcc

---

While I can see how someone may believe that this claim is true, it's important to remember that everything in our lives is based off of lived experience, and from my perspective it seems like this person may have been in a relationship with someone who they were unable to be their authentic self with, and maybe that is the reason they're making this claim. There is also no research to back up this claim. There was never any statistics for this or any reputible sources that I could find.

---

I don't agree. I think that single people may believe that they are happier and believe that they are living a more authentic life, except for most single people, they haven't experienced a real relationship before. An individual may feel more "free" or "independent" being single, but coming from experience, once you have found the right person to be in an romantic relationship with, you start to feel something different. I wouldn't disagree that single people are happy, they do have freedom and essentially less responsibility. However, I believe that being in a relationship and having someone that you can share everything with and be your true self around, brings someone a different kind of happiness. In many ways, a better happiness.

---

In my opinion, this is a claim that you can't really "fact-check". While yes, you can claim that being single can lead to being happier, you can do the same for people who are in a relationship/not single. While the article does explain that in today's modern era, being single leads to "greater happiness", is still suggestive. No matter how many people you interview and how many people claim to be happier single, you can and will still find people who are happier not being single. Happiness is suggestive from person to person, one study with a handful of happy single people is nowhere near enough to make this a proper claim. It's like if I were to ask 10 UO students if they all like pizza, and they said yes. Then I went onto make a claim stating, "the students at the University of Oregon all like pizza". When in reality that is farthest from the truth.

Answer 1

This claim is extremely opinionated. The Buzzfeed article explains that single people have more fun doing everyday mundane activities, and are "happier". But there is no hard evidence or data to back up their claim. They used a chart of divorce rates, but that doesn't contribute to the argument enough. How are you going to test this hypothesis? This is a subjective topic and can not be measured.

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/katiecamero/single-people-happiness

Answer 2

Buzzfeed News is not a very reliable resource if youre looking for an actual scientifically proven statement. Furthermore, this claim is partially true and partially untrue. This article talks about the benefits and opinions of being single and single person culture. While I support whatever people choose to do in their life, whether its being single or in a relationship, the claim that people are happier single is very opinionated. Being in a healthy relationship is meant to enhance your life and partnership in a bond. 

This article suggests that single people can be as happy as a healthy relationship! Though of course, there are some pros and cons to both.

Why Singles Can Be Just as Happy as Partnered People | Psychology Today

Answer 3

The article discusses the complexities of being single in today's world, suggesting that it can lead to greater happiness and enjoyment of everyday activities. However, the assertion that "single people are happier" is inherently subjective and varies greatly from person to person. Although the article provides data on the challenges of dating and the increasing number of single individuals, it fails to substantiate its claims adequately. The statistics mentioned, particularly regarding divorce rates, do not sufficiently support the argument that singlehood is linked to happiness. This topic is difficult to quantify being single does not imply direct mental happiness. The article is from Buzzfeed, a loved and known platform with sensational headlines and very subjective opinions. Although the author has experience with the topic, having been single for a long time and hosting a podcast, this personal perspective can introduce bias and potentially lead to exaggeration or selective information. In contrast, I found another article that presents a different viewpoint, arguing that single individuals may be less happy than those in relationships. It cites research indicating that those who view relationships as unimportant tend to be more satisfied than single young adults who still hold romantic desires. This perspective emphasizes that the happiness derived from relationships is less about the relationship status itself and more about individual mindsets and attitudes towards romance. Ultimately, this is a nuanced topic without clear answers. The happiness of individuals regarding their relationship status seems to hinge more on personal outlook than on whether one is in a relationship. Being content in life appears to be more about one's mindset and approach to relationships, rather than the mere fact of being single or coupled.

link here!

Answer 4

The contents of this article is all true however, it is misleading. it focuses heavily on being happy while single, and makes it seem like if you are single, you will automatically be happier when in reality that is not the case. There are many factors that go into being happy while single, but it is not a guarantee, in most cases you have to go out and seek those factors. When I fact checked this article I found several other sources (SPSP, and Time magazine) saying that yes you can be happy while single, but the emphasis was more on the “can” and it was clear that you will not automatically be happier while single. Another point I would like to make is that this article only focuses on the happiness of women, it does not mention men although the title makes it seem as though it applies to all.

Answer 5

According to an article by the Institute of Family Studies, a General Social Survey done in 2022 shows that 40% married women with children are "very happy" in comparison to 22% unmarried and childless people (ages 18-55) who are happy. This survey can support that not only parenthood but also marriage are linked to happiness unlike those who are unmarried or single. Of course those who are single may have more room in their lives for their own enjoyments and life goals, but those who are in a relationship or marriage have the more stability in their life that ultimately can bring about happiness more often.

Answer 6

This claim that people who are single are happier is claimed in an article published by Buzzfeed. The article explains how being single now a days leads to a more stress free life and overall happier life. However this claim cannot be proven true or false because it is based on the emotional status of each individual. One person may really like being in relationship while a more individualized person doesn't care to be in a relationship it's all about what a person feels. Therefore this claim cannot be true or false and its entirely based on opinion.

Answer 7

The statement that single people are happier is false. This is a very opinionated statement and is generally up to the person's preferences. While there are some valid points in the article, BuzzFeed is not the most reliable source. They also should've used citations after writing this article. They could've used some more evidence when mentioning stats about divorce. Due to the very opinionated statement, it's important to look at authentic resources and credit them when citing their work.

Answer 8

This is true to an extent. Happiness is very complicated on its own. But using measures of health, socializing, and overall satisfaction with their life it can be observed that many people are extremely happy alone and choose to be single because it makes them happier. According to Time Magazine, it matters the situation in which you as a person see the world. They state, "marriage doesn't necessarily make you happy...more likely, happier people tend to get married". So it depends on the person and what they believe will be fully satisfactory in their life.  If someone wants a partnership but doesn't have one, it can lead to being "less satisfied in...life". Also, single people are reported to be more social, which many scientists say is important in the full happiness of life. So, yes single people can be happier but mostly it's circumstantial.

Answer 9

I looked up the information on psychology today and reviewed the studies.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/happy-together/202402/are-single-or-partnered-young-adults-happier#:~:text=The%20study%20supports%20that%20while,particularly%20interested%20in%20romantic%20relationships. The researchers have found that singlehood can indeed be a source of happiness for those not particularly interested in romantic relationships. I would say that the claim is misleading. Being single or being in a relationship does not determine happiness other factors are in play as well. Both single and partnered people can experience happiness, but it’s often determined more by individual circumstances, support systems, and life goals than by relationship status alone.

Answer 10

This statement is situational and opinion based. " For others, singlehood is something they fall into through the death of a partner or a breakup. " You can date some one that makes your horribly unhappy or you can date someone that makes your life better then before. The flat statement that "People who are single are happier because they are living their most authentic lives without having to worry about someone else." is not true because tit varies from relationship to relationship. The article states that more people than ever are now choosing to stay single, or are single by circumstance. This doesn't nesscarliy mean it's better for everyone.“There’s a misconception that single people are bad at relationships or need relationship advice,” Silver said. “We don’t need relationship advice, because we’re not in relationships. We need singlehood advice.”