Contrary to the rhetoric of liberals, feminists and academics, marriage is a safe and sound institution the brings lots of benefits. For example, married people are less likely to be alcoholics. One study found that 70 percent of chronic problem drinkers were either divorced or separated. And it was found that even when married people were alcoholics, they suffered less. They reported lower levels of depression and anxiety, and better psychological well being.
Married people are also less likely to commit suicide.
One of the first documented studies on this was done by Emile Durkein in 1897. And for the last 101 years, study after study has confirmed this initial findings. Married people also have a more positive well being and better mental health than their unmarried counterparts. The morbidity rates are lower and they tend to live longer and with better health, both physical and mental health. And finally married people have a better sex life.