Psychology Today

Are People Happier in Relationships?

Using large-scale longitudinal data, we unpack what actually changes when people enter (or leave) romantic relationships.
Psychology Today

The Good Reasons Why Some People Are Happy Being Single

Researchers got a lot of attention for showing that single people who like to avoid conflict in their relationships are just as happy as coupled people, and happier than singles who don't care about ...
Yahoo

Why Are Single Women So Much Happier? The Answer Probably Isn’t What You Think

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." OLD MAID. SPINSTER. CHILDLESS CAT LADY. For literally centuries now, everyone from gossipmongers to vice ...
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The number of singles in the U.S. is growing: 'What people look for in a romantic partner has changed,' says scholar of singlehood

The internet is full of stories of adults lamenting their single status — from the many personal essays about being "single forever" to the millions of TikTok videos under the "dating" hashtag of ...
YourTango

If You're Happier Being Single, You're Probably More Emotionally Evolved Than You Realize

Have you noticed in your circle of friends how being single is growing in popularity, and for many different reasons? There has been a steady decline in the number of marriages. The number of ...
Women's Health

Single Women Are Thriving In 2025. Experts Explain What’s Really Driving Their Joy.

OLD MAID. SPINSTER. CHILDLESS CAT LADY. For literally centuries now, everyone from gossipmongers to vice presidential candidates has slung dismissive sobriquets to describe the single woman experience ...