People who are single are happier

Question

Single individuals tend to be happier because they have their own personal independence and freedom with no annoyance of having someone else telling them what to do.

Answer 1

I think that while this is definitely an opinion some people have, it is not a completely fact-based statement as many people in relationships report higher levels of happiness compared to when not in a relationship. Everyone is different, and some people like to be alone and single, others like to be with someone and in a relationship. Both are great! 

Source - https://ifstudies.org/blog/who-is-happiest-married-mothers-and-fathers-per-the-latest-general-social-survey

Comments

I agree with this. I don't think that completely reliable data can be gathered to support a claim that single people are happier, since relationship status is such a personal preference for each individual. Some people like being single, while some want to be in a relationship.

Answer 2

I believe that even though this website has accurate claims like people can be single and happy, there is more data that shows being married increases happiness levels in adults. In this website below, it talks about a study done that measured how adults rated their current life and their anticipated happiness in the future, and married people consistently reported higher life satisfaction.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/09/health/marriage-happiness-wellness/index.html

Comments

I appreciate that the source you used from CNN also touches on the fact that people who feel as though they are in unhappy marriages would probably be less happy than single people. From that excerpt, it makes me wonder then how many of the 2.5 million married people who answered highly would have picked to participate if they were in an unhappy marriage.

Answer 3

I think the article gives accurate statements, pointing out that many people feel fulfilled in being single, because they enjoy their independence, and being happy as a result. But I don't think it is based on factual reality, because just as there are many people who are better off alone there are just as many who are happy in relationships. But I do like that the article tries to support, embrace and encourage those who are single.

Answer 4

Although the article claims single individuals tend to be happier single, I believe this is an opinion. They state that you get to have your own freedom and independence but this depends person to person. Everyone is different and some people may enjoy being in a relationship more than others.