The Art of Manliness #278: The Surprising Benefits of Marriage for Men
Feb 14, 2017
In this engaging discussion, Brad Wilcox, a sociology professor at the University of Virginia and director of the National Marriage Project, sheds light on marriage's surprising benefits for men. He reveals how marriage can boost financial well-being, emotional health, and fatherhood satisfaction. The conversation explores the deeper commitment marriage offers compared to cohabitation and shares insights on fostering lasting relationships. Wilcox also emphasizes the critical role fathers play in family dynamics and child development.
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Marriage Benefits for Men
- Married men earn more money, have better health, and enjoy higher-quality sex lives compared to their single or divorced peers.
- Marriage provides basic life benefits that appeal to many men including financial, health, and sexual satisfaction.
Marriage Boosts Men's Earnings
- Marriage itself encourages men to work harder and earn more money during married years.
- Twin studies confirm married twins fare better financially than their unmarried twins, showing marriage's direct impact.
Marriage Enhances Quality Sex
- Married men report higher emotional and physical satisfaction in their sex lives than cohabiting or single men.
- Commitment and trust from marriage increase emotional security, enhancing sexual quality.