Married people are often touted as being the happiest of the relationship groups, if not also the healthiest. But researchers have found that the numbers proving this statistic are skewed. Married people who are unhealthy have a greater chance of getting a divorce, which leads to unhealthy divorced people. It’s not that divorce produces unhealthy individuals but that health might help marriage – or at least be an indicator of the longevity of the relationship.
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