Lack of relationships and loneliness leads to depression and longing

The portrait of a typical eternal bachelor turned out to be quite specific. The data show that most often men and people with a high level of education do not create couples for a long time. The pursuit of diplomas and a career forces you to postpone your personal life for later, which is quite consistent with modern social trends.

Also at risk are those who continue to live with their parents or live in an apartment completely alone. Michael Kremer, one of the authors of the project, notes an interesting pattern: the initial emotional background also plays a role. People who already feel unhappy are less likely to join a union, which only makes their situation worse in the future.

The mood dynamics of singles is alarming. If at the age of 16-20 the absence of a partner is perceived normally and has almost no effect on the worldview, then closer to the age of 29 the situation changes dramatically. The charts of life satisfaction for such people are sharply creeping down.

By the end of the third decade, there is a strong feeling of loneliness. It is at this age that inveterate bachelors and unmarried girls begin to actively show symptoms of depression. The gap in happiness between those who have found a mate and those who are left alone is becoming huge.

The biggest danger lies in a kind of mental trap. The longer a person stays alone, the worse their morale, and low vitality, in turn, scares away potential partners. It is becoming increasingly difficult to break this cycle closer to the age of thirty.

However, statistics also give reason for optimism. The emergence of a serious relationship acts on the psyche as a powerful antidepressant. As soon as young people fell in love and made a couple, their happiness indicators instantly improved, and longing receded. Although love may not always completely cure clinical depression, it is guaranteed to improve the quality of life and restore a taste for it.