In sickness and in health? How a medical condition impacts your chances of finding and keeping love

In sickness and in health? How a medical condition impacts your chances of finding and keeping love

A person’s health can shape their romantic trajectory, acting as a filter for who gets married and who stays married. A recent study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior found that poor health reduces the chances of forming a romantic union and elevates the risk of those partnerships ending. The results indicate that the association between physical well-being and marital status flows in both directions, layering social disadva…