Research shows people who have been lifelong singles have lower life satisfaction. These singles have distinct personality traits in comparison to people in relationships. Lifelong singles are less extraverted, conscientious, and less open to new experiences, the study showed. The researchers studied people aged 50 years and above and who have been single all their lives.

Singlehood Impact On Personality

The study showed people with no serious long-term relationship were more likely to live dissatisfied lives compared to people in relationships. The people currently embracing singlehood scored low on openness and extraversion. People who were currently living with their partner or had been married in the past were more likely to have life satisfaction.

An analysis revealed that lifelong singles were less open to experiences. The findings recommend people who have been lifelong singles need helpful networks. They felt that single people needed a helpful network to better cater to them.

Experts further revealed the differences between lifelong singles and people in a relationship. The study revealed how lifelong singles, especially elderly people, were at a higher risk of financial and health concerns. They felt that elderly people were at greater risk of falling prey to health problems. Previous studies have even highlighted how being single can draw the line. The study even counted people who have lived with a partner and have never been married.

Supportive Networks for Lifelong Singles: Why Necessary

People that have been in a serious relationship in past even though that ended will have different personality traits than those who have never been committed in their lives. The study could not conclude whether or not the personality traits were due to selection. People with certain personality traits are likely to have relationships and socialization, only long-term relationships can change personalities.

Extraverted people can enter into relationships sooner. Lifelong singles in a society where marriage is given a lot of priority can have a lower life satisfaction for this reason. The research found that countries where marriage rates were high could lead to lower life satisfaction.

Lifelong singles, especially single women were found to get a high score on life satisfaction compared to men in relationships. Older people enjoyed their singlehood a lot more than middle-aged people. People who were single all their lives had different traits compared to people who were in relationships. This is why there is an extra need to take care of lifelong singles or people who have never been in a relationship or married. The research suggests developing new programmes to prevent loneliness that take into account the personality traits of singles and help them meet like-minded people. People associated with lifelong singles, be it friends or family, should look out for them and help them lead more fulfilling lives. They need extra comfort, and you should help them escape the downsides whenever you can. Otherwise, singlehood can impact their overall well-being. Singlehood also makes them more prone to economic as well as medical disadvantages.