Do you think most married couples are happy or unhappy overall?

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D_Bone_Steak · Accepted Answer

As a dude that throws those divorce stats out there like women initiating it 70% of the time... I have stopped and questioned myself about the marriages that don't end with a split. I mean anecdotally speaking, I've seen plenty of dudes tell me they hate their chick but they stick together because of the kid or some shit.

So I'll break it down like this... the family court will rape a man in the non-sexual kind of rape way. I think outside of actual divorces, we'd find a lot of unhappy couples just putting up with the situation. I'm going to vote unhappy... why? because if only so much of a % don't end in divorce... I think the majority of the ones that don't are not happy go lucky situations.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Accepted Answer

Most humans aren't never satisfied and always desire more so I will say most married couples are unhappy.

Anemone978 · Accepted Answer

No idea.. My grandparents are happily married they say they still love each other like the day they met. I suppose my sister is happy in her marriage but they used to fight a lot!! As for me I was always unhappy in my marriage.. he never listened to me and acted like my feelings didn't matter, like everything was a joke to him. Like I have a big sense of humor, but fuck when you want a serious conversation and someone is just making fun and taking the piss out of you, it would drive me mad. Like I want to go back because I miss my kids and they are becoming angry with me now, and I feel unwanted with my own family again.. so I don't know what to do.. maybe I am just meant for unhappiness...

DizzyDesii · Accepted Answer

I think they’re “comfortable”. I don’t think they’re happy after a while but I dont think they’re unhappy. They’re just used to eachother including whatever bullshit they put one another through and they’re just used to it... like numb in a sense

AviatorTom · Answer

Most married couples are happy, acknowledging that things can always be better. If they are truly unhappy, they get divorced.

Lliam · Answer

My wife and I have been married for almost 26 years. On a day to day basis, it's more like we are used to each other and content. Of course, we get on each other's nerves occasionally, but we are dedicated to each other, care for each other, and want each other to be happy.
We are also best friends and have lots of fun. We enjoy each other's company and have wonderful memories of our time together.
So yes, I'd say that we're very happy.

I know quite a few happily married couples. I also know some who have gotten divorced.

Rei13 · Answer

When I was younger I would have answered 95% unhappy. My parents were miserable together and that was primarily what I was exposed to and for the longest time I never wanted to get married because of them. Because of that I honestly thought all relationships were unhappy with the exception of my mom’s parents and that everyone just hid how unhappy they were. My grandparent’s marriage, through my mom, was beautiful. They were happy, supported each other and honestly it is the type of relationship I strive for, where my other set of grandparents were not a great model for a relationship/unhappy. I didn’t start seeing more healthy relationships until I was an adult, longer until I realized that it wasn’t pretend happiness, and now I think it is probably 50/50 if I am being optimistic

NathanDavis · Answer

most couples I do see and know about are happy, content and okay... somewhere in that territory

those couples in bad shape or ended up divorced are the minority... about the rest of the world, I have no idea, don't care much either... lol

Anonymous · Answer

There are sacrifices. However there are some deep human needs of fulfillment that get most of the time get met as well.

Not saying everybody who is married is happy nor is everybody should get married to be happy.

But our culture is moving farther and farther away from this. Is it just a coincidence that depression is up, suicidal idealization is up, people are becoming more bitter/angry, etc? Getting married and more importantly becoming a parent (usually) changes people to be more responsible and less selfish.

ArrowheadSW · Answer

From the married people who I know, I'd say it is probably 75% happy being married and 25% unhappy. When I was younger I'd say it was 50/50 but many of the unhappy ones got divorced, so the ratio changed.

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Answer

Everyone I see - is unhappy.  I almost feel lucky I and my ex fiancé didn’t get married.

bamesjond0069 · Answer

Most married couples seem unhappy where they are heading to divorce... or are unhappy together where they are both obese and spend all their free time collecting Disney paraphernalia or spoons or something. Either way... unhappy.

worldscolide · Answer

My wife and I are happy.. My wife has told me how bleak her life before marriage was.. And I feel the same about my life.

AnusNdaPainus · Answer

Unhappy because they were sold a Disney fantasy of what marriage is it’s not some never ending romance where you’re happy all the time it’s boring and it’s hard especially when you’re young and she still wants to go out to clubs but gets angry when waitresses flirt with you

art84 · Answer

My brother and his wife were married for five years and during those 2 years it was the honeymoon phase. After those two years his wife appeared unhappy in the relationship. Just angry like she wasn't happy with how things turned out. They drifted apart and last year she filed for divorce. She's now happy not being married to my brother and can enjoy single life.

FatherJack · Answer

Unhappy , mainly because women & men are totally differently wired , with opposite & conflicting needs & wants. Better to stay single

Anonymous · Answer

Unhappy, never let a man keep you tied down like that he will not make you happy they are incapable of it

LiamJHayden · Answer

Can't say. Some are like newlyweds decades on. Others seem to go into it knowing it's a mistake.

Anonymous · Answer

Almost all married men are miserable in general. Women are unhappy when the guy isn’t checking off all her check boxes at all times or when she is bored.

inhua · Answer

most marriages end in divorce anyway and out of those that don't end in divorce, there's a lot of settling and eventual sexless bedrooms

asphaltrhymes · Answer

I voted see poll, because it was LOL, 😄, but I would've voted Unhappy. I'd like to think i know why: doesn't anybody, everybody, just settle 🤭

Chthou95 · Answer

Most marriages don't last and if they do its not because the couple is happy, its because the man doesn't want half his shit taken

Nikki1989 · Answer

Every married couple I know are very happy.

anon1903 · Answer

Marriages are mostly unhappy that we get into in order to avoid getting slut shamed. At least, in India, that's trending.

molonski2 · Answer

Very very few are happy , especially long term , it doesn't work.

exitseven · Answer

It think they are mostly happy. If they were not they would be divorced.

Unit1 · Answer

So far i only saw them as sexless and married and roommate like. Not what i want.

jujus · Answer

Mostly I see unhappy and divorced but there are some happily married people but they could be faking it we don’t know what goes on behind closed doors

AimeeKyle · Answer

Hard to say…. what you see from the outside looking in can be very deceiving.

Guardian45 · Answer

Statistics say more and more people divorce. That CAN'T BE GOOD!

shades777 · Answer

I heard women are the ones filing 80% of the divorces

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Only 14% of married women identify as "happy", including newlyweds.

007kingifrit · Answer

married people are scientifically proven to be happier overall

Anonymous · Answer

Marriage probably makes you paranoid. Is she cheating? Is she unhappy? What did I do? Is she still attracted to me?

Anonymous · Answer

They must be happy when they are married. They should stick around the memory when they are happy with each other

msc545 · Answer

Marriage is great for making a good thing bad.

Anonymous · Answer

The poll suggests mostly mean are happy But I'm unhappy so I'm in the minority

elizamichale1 · Answer

Well we r happy

Sparkie460 · Answer

My wife says we're happy so it must be true. Lol

Tstrbrainer · Answer

Lol more men choose unhappy

Slim57 · Answer

I think probably right in the middle lol

LavLavLuv · Answer

Happy.. i guess

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