As usual, science has an answer to everything…or almost everything. Researchers across the world have done lots of research about marriage; many have tried to understand a couple’s attitude before getting married and when they are eventually. A lot has even gone on to discover secrets of happy couples and scientific reasons that make marriage unhappy.
Researchers have made various astonishing findings about marriage; some we already know, but some would wow you.
1. WORKING TO MAKE YOUR MARRIAGE WORK WOULD ACTUALLY MAKE YOUR MARRIAGE WORK
People keep saying that a lot of work needs to be put in for a marriage to be successful, and science has gone on to back that. A research published in the Review of General Psychology surveyed over 6000 people – some newly married and others who have been together for about 20 years. They found that couples who worked hard in keeping their romantic lives in order were able to resolve their conflicts smoothly.
2. YOU’RE LIKELY TO GAIN WEIGHT WHEN MARRIED
According to a research published in Obesity, love + marriage, married couples are more likely to gain weight. The study found that couples who lived together for two or more years were more likely to have one partner obese. It also found that women who lived with a partner for at least one year were more likely to be obese; while for men, the chances of getting obese doubled.
3. MEN ARE MORE LIKELY TO CHEAT IN MARRIAGE
A research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found out what we already know. The research which was carried out in the United States found that 1 in 4.76 men are likely to cheat, while for the women, 1 in 9.09 are likely to cheat. More interestingly, the study also found that many married persons have thought about cheating. It found that 1 in 3.33 who haven’t cheated have fantasized about cheating.
4. MARRIAGE CAN KILL YOUR SEX DRIVE
A 2004 poll conducted by ABC found that as time goes on, the desire for sex reduces among many married couples. The probability of having sex several times a week worsens from 1 in 1.39 if they have been married for less than 3 years; it drops to 1 in 3.13 if they have been married for ten years or more.
The probability they enjoy the sex is even worse as it drops from 1 in 1.15 to 1 in 1.43 with the same range.
5. SAYING “THANK YOU” CAN SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE
As we always hammer on Elcrema, being appreciative can help a lot. According to a study conducted by researchers from Arizona State University, gratitude can save so many spots in your relationship.
The researchers looked at the imbalance that occurs in many marriages regarding household chores and found that in marriages where partners appreciated one another for chores done, couples were more satisfied and happy.
6. PREMARITAL SEX IS ACTUALLY VERY COMMON
How many couples can attest to not having sex before marriage? An American study found that 9 in 10 couples engaged in premarital sex. The researchers surveyed over 38, 000 people so as to how sexual behaviour has been over time. It found that Americans have always indulged in premarital sex, and that behaviour can as be prevalent in many countries of the world.
7. HAVING SAME FINANCE HABITS WOULD HELP YOUR MARRIAGE
An interesting research conducted by researchers from University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business analysed over 1,000 married and unmarried adults. They found that people mostly married who they have opposite spending habits with. However, their study revealed that couples with similar spending habits were more satisfied in their marriage, while the financial opposites had frequent conflicts.
There you have it: 7 science backed facts about marriage.
S.O.Z