The Benefits Of Not Getting Married Just To Get Married

You’ll have a greater appreciation for your spouse and your time together.

When you marry young, you have a lifetime ahead of you as a couple. So it’s easy to forget that time, and life, are finite. When you get married later and don’t have quite as much time ahead of you, you savor every moment more deeply. It’s easier to keep minor annoyances and disagreements in perspective – to not get riled up so quickly; to let moments of conflict go. With an eye on the big picture, you’ll want to enjoy the time you have together.

So you’ll prioritize spending time with your mate, which itself is a key factor in creating healthy and happy marriages. As we discovered in our research for my book The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages, it turns out that highly happy couples don’t just spend time together because they’re happy, a big part of the reason they’re so happy is that they are spending time together!