What undermimes marriage more?

[John Dibble]

Marriage is quite simply a bad idea.

Even though scientific studies indicate married people are, on average, happier than single people?

[John Dibble]

Marriage is quite simply a bad idea.

Even though scientific studies indicate married people are, on average, happier than single people?

I wont argue against that, but are married people happier on average than two people who are together but not married? I doubt it.

I looked it up, and at least one study says it's equal in the case of cohabitation, which is pretty darn close to marriage when it comes down to it. People who are actively dating are happier than single people, but not as much as married or cohabiting people.

[John Dibble]

I looked it up, and at least one study says it's equal in the case of cohabitation, which is pretty darn close to marriage when it comes down to it. People who are actively dating are happier than single people, but not as much as married or cohabiting people.

It sounds like it's more that being in love and having companionship is what makes someone happy, not marriage itself, which makes perfect sense.

I'd agree, though the whole 'marriage is stupid' thing still contradicts it.