Humans are one of the only creatures on the planet that sustain extended periods of time without mates. And doing so is not psychologically healthy at all. Brain chemistry is significantly altered when humans are without significant others. It is not in our genetic make up to be single or celibate for years or months. Solitary confinement is used as a form of torture in prison systems. That’s how damaging it can be to the soul. In the free world, being single isn’t much different than solitary confinement. It has the exact same mental effects, just not as severe.

In a study done on data collected by the National Survey of Households researches found that when depressed singles got married, the vast majority of them were much happier after getting married. It was concluded that many single people were depressed because they were yearning for intimacy, and they were mentally elevated considerably by marriage. Similar results are seen when single people start dating. Their mood improves tremendously, and this improves their physical health as well. Sleep becomes deeper, exercise more likely and even eating becomes healthier. That is how powerful the meeting of the sexes can be-physically and psychologically. So, with all that being with someone has to offer what is a single person to do? Take action right now, that’s what. No more waiting until circumstances become more favorable for meeting a mate. No more thinking I ‘ll start searching when I lose some more weight. Get moving right now with aggressive strategies.

Life is too short not to take serious action