Most Married Men Live Longer Than Married Women-Single Women Are Yet Again Winning (Here’s Why)

Stop being the sacrificial lamb ladies!

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Disclaimer: This doesn’t apply to every married couple or individual. It’s based on findings from several studies and reflects patterns observed in the majority of the married population—not universal truths. Exceptions exist, of course. So don’t you dare take it personally if it doesn’t apply to you. *eye roll

It sounds like a heartwarming statistic— People love using it to say marriage is good for you. Sweet, right? Like some romantic badge of health. But then you read the second part: married women don’t enjoy the same benefit. In fact, many of them live shorter lives.

And here’s the kicker: single women—you know, the ones society thinks are “lonely”—actually outlive everyone. Yep. No husband, no ring, no problem. It’s not a coincidence. It’s not bad luck. It’s simply the outcome of how marriage is still wired to benefit men and burn out women.

Here’s Why He’s Thriving—and She’s Tired

Let’s break it down. Because the reasons are anything but romantic.

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