Marriage And Motherhood May Be The Real Key To Women’s Happiness, Despite What Today’s Culture Claims
Turns out, there is indeed a "marriage effect." Far from leading to misery, studies show marriage and motherhood are tied to higher levels of happiness and purpose.
From the outside, especially in today’s age of podcast bros and liberal feminists, marriage and parenthood can seem like a trap. Warnings about sleepless nights, financial stress, lazy husbands and nagging wives, and the burdens of raising children are dominating platforms. The message, we’re told, is that committing to a spouse and family will leave you burdened, exhausted, and ultimately unhappy. For many young people, this narrative has become so ingrained that choosing marriage and children is framed as naive or even self-sabotaging. Individualism is emphasized over family values.