Is Marriage Healthier for Men Than for Women?

THIRD AGE -- Jan 27 -- Dr John Gray -- Studies have shown that, overall, married men are mentally and physically healthier than single men. The reverse, however, is true for married women in unhappy marriages.  Women attempt to stay engaged in a discussion while their husbands begin to withdraw or "stonewall" -- leading wives to feel frustrated and even more stressed. In difficult marriages, that continual heightened stress produces physiological responses in women than can lead to poorer health.  Venusians need to recognize that their mates need time and space to cope with and resolve conflict. 

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