Here are some good reason to be married these days

Which rule will you follow, LADIES? The British rule states that on the 29th of Feb is the one day women can propose (ladies choice) Marriage to a man, or the Greek rule that states it's BAD luck to get married in a leap year.

The topic of marriage can bring about a myriad of emotional responses. Depending on the person and their experiences, marriage can feel like the plot of a romantic tear-jerking novel or a grand horror story.I’ll  focus on the benefits of marriage. Because, as it turns out, there are some amazing health benefits to the old ball and chain. Maybe the vows should include these 10 points. 

I like taking walks but I'm afraid of snakes..
your job is to keep them away  from me.

1. Companionship  
Simply put, companionship is the good feeling that comes from being with someone else. Knowing that someone is there for you and ready to support you can make life’s transitions smoother. Companionship is especially beneficial in terms of emotional health, as one study shows that married women and men are less likely to experience mental illness such as dementia and severe depression.


2. Staying healthy
According to the New York Times, contemporary studies show married couples are less likely to experience pneumonia, heart attacks, or be diagnosed with cancer. Married women and men are also five percent less likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease.

3. Sexual health 

So good sex means I will keep my figure 8.. come here dude!

This may make some people laugh, considering the ongoing joke about the lack of sex in marriage. But, research shows that couples who maintain an active and healthy sex life tend to have better sleeping habits which can lead to a stronger immune system. Sex also burns calories, which can contribute to maintaining a healthy  BMI, or body mass index

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4. Financial health 

Financial merger  means I can shop twice as much!

For couples who choose to merge financially, marriage can mean huge savings. Sharing a mortgage can be far less expensive than renting two separate apartments. You can also save money by buying in bulk on pretty much everything from home items to cell phone plans and health insurance. There are also multiple tax breaks if you decide to file jointly. Keeping your financial health under control can prepare you for a smooth retirement.

5. Share parental responsibilities

Dude you have to help me carry this baby to term.

Sharing parental responsibilities can lower stress for you, your spouse, and your children. Typically, two-parent households provide better supervision, support, and resources for the entire family.

6. Better memory
We tend to forget things as we age. Intimate couples develop an “interpersonal cognitive system” from which they can rely on to fill memory gaps. A high level of intimacy is crucial to the effectiveness of shared memories.

7. Longer lifespan
The health benefits of marriage are so strong that a married man with heart disease can be expected to live, on average, 1,400 days longer than an unmarried man with a healthy heart.”

What's good for my heart is also good for him living longer! 

8. Success
Teamwork makes the dream work, right? This saying not only applies to school and work environments. It also applies to your marriage. According to US News, married people are more likely to have stronger social networks because they have access to each others contacts, which can provide important connections and resources.

9. In sickness and in health
Studies show that you’re more likely to recover from illness faster if you are married. Also, having someone to care for you while you are ill makes for a significantly speedier recovery.

Do you get the meaning of our vows?

10. Till death do us part
Married couples are more likely to purchase life insurance to ensure that their family maintains the same standard of living in the event of a death. Having a spouse to act as the beneficiary of your belongings and funeral arrangements can put a slight ease on worrying about how your family will be taken care of when you are no longer here.