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Living a happy single life, with Geoff MacDonald, PhD

Speaking of Psychology

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What Makes People Happier in Singlehood?

People who have never been married or in a romantic relationship tend to be happier singles. People who are happier in single hood are also people who have good relationships with their friends and family. One of the groups that does less well with single hood is people who've been through a divorce. Social norms have changed around opportunities for casual sexual opportunities, such as 'friends with benefits'

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