Although numerous studies tout the health benefits of being in a relationships, not many people talk about all the ways being single can have a positive impact your health.
We've rounded up all the best ways that maintaining your relationship independence can make you healthier. After this, you maybe just want to delete your dating profiles for good.
You have a larger support system.
Although people in relationships should have a partner who supports and encourages them, single people tend to have a whole group of cheerleaders.
A 2015 study found that single people not only have a tight knit group of friends and family to reach out to, but that they are more likely to receive help and support from that network than people in a relationship. These single people were also found to be more attentive to those close to them than their linked up counterparts, according to a separate study.
You have less financial stress.
Being single may mean you're more socially and financially free.
According to a Debt.com study, single people are less likely to have credit card debt, coming in at about 21%. On the other hand, 27% of married couples without children and 36% of married couples with children had credit card debt.
Financial debt can have a big impact on your health including putting you at a higher risk for heart attacks, strokes, and high blood pressure. So best to keep the stress and debt low.
You sleep better.
Being free from a blanket hog or sleep kicker is not only more comfortable,but it can lead to a big health benefit. A survey by Amerisleep found that, among participants, single people slept better than even people in happy relationships.
A good night's sleep can have numerous health benefits including better focus, better mood, and can keep your body functioning at a healthy rate. And if you really need a snuggle buddy, you can always get a body pillow.
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