I found another article that had some interesting info. Apparently the author of Eat, Pray, Love has gotten remarried (after swearing off marriage) and written another memoir. She marriedd a Brazilian and the only reason she initially considered it was becaue of immigration issues. So she did research on marriage....I found this part interesing:
"Aol Health: There's a chapter in the book called "Marriage and Women" that includes evidence that says marriage is more beneficial to men than women. That's a tough one to swallow. Why do you think that is?
Gilbert: It's a disturbing thing that shows up in study after study. If you're a man, the very best possible decision you can make for your life -- if you want to go in the direction of statistical analysis -- is to get married. Married men live longer, are less prone to alcoholism and depression, they thrive. But, the really distressing thing is that has not been true in reverse. Women who are married are not as healthy, don't live as long, are prone to depression, and are financially not as secure in that exchange. And it's not hard to know why that's the case: Women tend to be caregivers and give a great deal at their own expense taking care of others. There is something very noble and humane about that on the one hand, but on the other, it's distressing to see the cost. The way that women tend to elevate others' lives at the cost of their own. None of us have to look very far to see that in family and friends."
"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." Jon Kabat-Zinn
