Want to Be Healthy and Happy? Get Married

Studies have found correlations between a good marriage and early detection of illness and better overall health

Although marriage remains the most common family form, it has been declining for decades as Canadians increasingly live together outside of marriage or live alone. Shutterstock

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Marriage proposals on Valentine’s Day used to be a thing. Today, not so much. These days, many Canadians tell pollsters they think marriage is nice, but not necessary. Although marriage remains the most common family form, it has been declining for decades as Canadians increasingly live together outside of marriage or live alone. Is marriage still relevant?