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January 20, 2012

Marriage, Cohabitation Provide Similar Health Benefit

Marriage, Cohabitation Provide Similar Health Benefit | Digg Sex:

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We've heard married people are happier, but that might not be a reason to rush to the altar, according to a new study.

In terms of health, self-esteem, and psychological well-being, marriage offers little benefit over simply living together without wedding rings, the study found.

It's the relationship itself, rather than its official status, that's key to its benefits, said study researcher Kelly Musick, an associate professor of policy analysis and management at Cornell University's College of Human Ecology.

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