Study claims to have uncovered the secret to marital bliss
Researchers believe they have discovered a formula for a happy marriage
A recent study conducted by the Geneva School of Business claims to have uncovered the secret to marital bliss. The researchers have come up with a formula which they believe, will increase your chances of having a happy marriage by a fifth.
1,074 couples aged between 19-75 took part in the study. Nguyen Vi Cao who lead the investigation says: “If people follow these guidelines in choosing their partners they can increase their chances of a happy, long marriage by up to 20%”
The main credentials for achieving marital bliss, according to the study, are as follows: the bride must be 5 years younger than the groom, she must also be 27% more intelligent and preferably, hold a degree whereas the groom should not, and both the bride and groom she come from the same cultural background. The same research also found that your chances of finding marital bliss are reduced if you marry a divorcee.
Another study released by the wedding website confetti.co.uk this week has calculated the moment when newlyweds are at their most happiest. They’ve pinpointed the exact time as being 2 year 11 months and 8 days after say “I do” as the point where British married couples are at most content. 4,000 couples were asked to take part in the research which also revealed that couples who are faithful to their spouses spend on average 24 minutes a day having a one-to-one chat and never go to bed on an argument.
A happy marriage is good for a man’s health
Men in a happy marriage are less likley to suffer a fatal stroke according to new research
New research has revealed a happy marriage can actually be good for your health. Results of a recent study have shown that men are less at risk of suffering a stroke, if they are happily married.
A study conducted by Uri Goldbout of Tel Aviv University looked at 10,000 Israeli men over several decades. Questionnaires completed by the men in the 1960’s were scrutinised. One of the questions they were asked was to rate the success of their marriage.
After taking into consideration socio-economical factors, blood pressure and smoking, which all contribute to the threat of a stroke, the scientists were shocked to discover a very definite link between happy marriages and a reduced chance of suffering a stroke.
The research revealed that single men, and those in unhappy marriages, were 64% more likely to suffer a fatal stroke than a man in a happy marriage. Dr Goldbout who lead the research said that he was even astonished by the results saying: “I had not expected that unsuccessful marriage would be of this statistical importance.”
No research has yet been conducted to discover if women benefit health-wise from being part of a happy marriage, however scientists say this is the next area they are hoping to investigate.
Despite the marked link between happy relationships and wellbeing, experts have stressed that a healthy lifestyle with a sensible diet and regular exercise is key to reducing the risk if stroke.
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