Getting Married Makes Life Happier, Really?

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JAKARTA - Everyone has the right to make choices in life. Including choosing to have a partner rather than a single. A therapist and author, Barton Goldsmith, Ph.d., LMFT explained that the reason someone has a partner is to feel happier.

Based on statistical data released by Psychology Today, Friday, March 26, it shows that marriage makes a person's life longer than the other way around. Being single might be a big choice for someone and there is no mistaking it.

Higher levels of happiness in partner life are motivated by the 7 reasons below.

It will be easier to achieve achievements

By loving and or being loved makes life achievement easier. When you have a vision or dream in life, isn't it easier if you have people who support you? Yes, this is the first reason getting married makes you happier.

A harmonious marriage relationship will not make someone feel struggling alone because they get support from a partner and every achievement is appreciated.

Better feeling condition

Often people give up a lot of energy to support their loved ones and this is the reason someone chooses to partner. When you do something for the sake of your partner without calculation, the feeling is warmer and you feel better.

Have motivation

Often the reasons for having a partner are simple or even inexplicable. For example, when life has no goals or plans for achievement, it takes motivation to make a plan.

Ego is balanced

A person can be stubborn when making decisions for himself. However, when paired, someone will consider various things related to their partner. That means, choosing partners can control one's ego and be more tolerant.

Have a reason to do something

The sweetest thing is to decide big things to stick with your partner. This can allow a person to make worthwhile efforts and not get lost.

Know yourself better

Not a few people do not understand their abilities and strengths because there is no feedback from other parties. When you have a partner, input and suggestions will be obtained to become a better human being.

Even by choosing a partner, a person can realize that he has more abilities through the reflection of the partner.

Have hope and warmth

People who are cold and unfeeling may be because they don't enjoy life. Now, having a partner makes someone start to build hope and warmth because life is not enjoyed alone or happiness is shared with loved ones.