The United States Government has published a report which gives the Benefits of Healthy Marriages.
The Benefits of Healthy Marriages for Women:
- More satisfying relationship.
- Emotionally healthier.
- Wealthier.
- Less likely to be victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other violent crimes.
- Less likely to attempt or commit suicide.
- Decrease risk of drug and alcohol abuse.
- Less likely to contract STD’s.
- Less likely to remain or end up in poverty.
- Have better relationships with their children.
- Physically healthier.
For men:
- Live longer.
- Physically healthier.
- Wealthier.
- Increase in the stability of employment.
- Higher wages.
- Emotionally healthier.
- Decrease risk of drug and alcohol abuse.
- Have better relationships with their children.
- More satisfying sexual relationship.
- Less likely to commit violent crimes.
- Less likely to contract STD’s.
- Less likely to attempt or commit suicide.
For children:
- More likely to attend college.
- More likely to succeed academically.
- Physically healthier.
- Emotionally healthier.
- Less likely to attempt or commit suicide.
- Demonstrate less behavioral problems in school.
- Less likely to be a victim of physical or sexual abuse.
- Less likely to commit delinquent behaviors.
- Less likely to abuse drugs or alcohol.
- Have a better relationship with their mothers and fathers.
- Decrease their chances of divorcing when they get married.
- Less likely to become pregnant as a teenager, or impregnate someone.
- Less likely to be sexually active as teenagers.
- Less likely to contract STD’s.
- Less likely to be raised in poverty.