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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There have been lots of studies showing that marriage makes men happier but women unhappier. Personally, I’m very happy with my marriage bc even though it’s hard at times, I feel like my husband inspires me to be a better person, and I do the same for him. [/quote]

Those studies are all b.s or clickbait.  https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2019/6/4/18650969/married-women-miserable-fake-paul-dolan-happiness

Studies also show kids make people unhappy, as does grad school and other things you have to work at that make a life meaningful.

Marriage has its benefits and detriments, with whom you are married to determinant as to whether its worth it.[/quote]

Married man here. I don’t know any married men who prefer marriage to being single.[/quote]
Maybe you have a small circle.   That's sad.[/quote]

Most men can't be alone and want to be married. Especially over 40. [/quote]
I think a lot of people, men included, have a "grass is greener" mentality.  I love being married, but to the right person. I held out and got married in my early 30's to the right person. My sister married the wrong person in her 20s because she was in a rush.  All the signs were there. She just ignored them.

IMO, I think a lot of unhappy men in marriages shouldn't have children.  More than likely, they were happy in their marriages before kids arrived, but they can't handle the changes in the marriage and in life once kids arrive so they become unhappy.  Get married sure, but don't have kids unless you are 100% sure you want them and are willing to change your life and priorities once the kids arrive.[/quote]

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