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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 significantly enhances men's earnings and health, promoting better physical and emotional well-being compared to cohabitation or being single.
  • Married men often report higher satisfaction in their sex lives, attributed to the trust and stability that marriage fosters between partners.

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Benefits of Marriage for Men

Marriage offers significant benefits to men, including increased earnings and improved health. Research indicates that men who are stably married tend to earn more and accumulate more assets compared to their single or divorced counterparts. This can be attributed to a combination of factors, including the motivating influence of commitment and the tendency to work harder after marriage. Health outcomes also favor married men, as they often report better physical and emotional well-being.

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