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Regardless of what romantic comedies and your nosy grandmother might tell you, being single isn’t the end of the world. In fact, there are plenty of real benefits to flying solo. Whether you’re single by choice or just in between beaus, here are 9 science-backed reminders that being single can actually be pretty great.
无论浪漫喜剧和你爱管闲事的奶奶会告诉你什么，单身不是世界末日。事实上，独自翱翔有很多真正的好处。无论你选择单身还是处于空窗期，这里有9个科学支持的理由提醒你，单身其实可以很棒。
If you’re single, there’s a good chance you’re hitting the gym more often than your married peers: A 2011 study found that men and women who have never been married exercised more than people in any other marital category (including currently married men and women, as well as divorcees and widowers).
如果你单身，与已婚的同龄人相比，很有可能你在健身房里挥汗如雨的时间更多。2011年的一项研究发现，与那些和婚姻有过羁绊的人(包括已婚、离异和丧偶人士)相比，从未结过婚的男士和女士锻炼的更多。
You’re also more likely to maintain a healthy weight. Multiple studies have found that men and women tend to pack on the pounds after they get married. One study found that married men are more likely to be overweight than their single peers, while another found that women who lost weight in preparation for their weddings had a tendency to gain weight in the six months following the ceremony.
你的体重也更可能健康。已有多个研究发现，男士和女士在婚后倾向于发福。一项研究发现，已婚男士比单身汉更有可能超重，而另外一项研究则发现，为了婚礼减肥的女士可能在婚礼过后六个月内长胖。
It should come as little surprise that sharing a bed with another human being can affect how much sleep you get. After all, having someone tossing and turning, snoring, and talking in their sleep beside you can affect even the deepest sleepers. Being single cuts down on nighttime disruptions and can help you get a more peaceful night’s sleep.
与另外一个人同床共枕会影响睡眠这一点不太令人惊讶。毕竟，枕边有个人在辗转发侧，打呼，说梦话，即便平时睡得最香的人也会被影响。单身的话就不必担心这些夜间的打扰，可以让你睡得更安然。
If you hate doing chores, single life might be right for you. A 2008 study found that single men and women spend fewer hours a week doing basic housework than their married counterparts.
如果你讨厌做家务事，那么单身生活也许更适合你。2008年的一项研究发现，与已婚人士相比，单身男士和女士每周花在基本家务上的时间更少。
Single people are the glue that keeps families together. According to one study, single siblings are more likely to keep in touch with, and reach out to, their siblings than those who are married. Another study found that single people also spend more time with friends than those in long-term relationships.
单身人士是家人的黏合剂。一项研究发现，与已婚人士相比，兄弟姐妹中单身人士更有可能与彼此保持联系以及社交。另一项研究则发现，与那些处于长期关系中的人相比，单身人士会花更多时间与朋友交往。
Being single doesn’t just benefit your waistline and social life: It also benefits your wallet. Researchers have found that married people have more credit card debt than single people, and people who are married with children have the most debt of all.
单身不仅对你的腰围和社交生活有利，它还对你的钱包有好处。研究人员发现，已婚人士信用卡债务比单身人士高，而有孩子的已婚人士信用卡债务最高。
Staying single can help you prevent certain kinds of stress and depression. One 2014 study found that marital stress may make couples more prone to depression, while couples who experience severe, ongoing marital stress were less able to enjoy positive experiences.
保持单身能帮你避免一些压力和忧愁。2014年的一项研究发现，婚姻压力使夫妻双方更有可能抑郁，而经历严重、持续的婚姻压力的夫妻享受积极体验的可能性更小。
For people who truly hate conflicts, staying single can have real psychological benefits. According to a 2015 study, people who are conflict-averse (those for whom relationship fights and arguments can cause severe stress) may experience less anxiety when they’re single.
对于那些真心厌恶冲突的人而言，保持单身有益心理健康。2015年的一项研究表明，那些厌恶冲突的人（对这些人来说，恋爱时打架或争吵会带来严重的压力）单身时不会有那么多的焦虑。
Being alone doesn’t necessarily mean being lonely. Spending time on your own gives you time to clear your mind, identify your own goals and priorities, and participate in activities that interest you. Research has even found that a bit of alone time can help us become more empathetic, foster creativity, and even improve our relationships.
独自一人并不意味着孤独。花时间与自己独处能让你更了解自己的内心，明确自己的目标和优先事项，参加自己感兴趣的活动。研究人员们甚至还发现，一些独处时间能使我们变得更加有同理心、更富创造性，甚至还能提升我们的人际关系。
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