In my experience, nothing takes more years off your life than having kids.
Besides, I suspect the study may not have accounted for people who never marry because of physical or mental defects, bad habits, or poverty, all of which can reduce longevity.
Of course, we may never know unless “Nest Heads” starts including footnotes. :-)
ejcapulet over 14 years ago
I think his life expectancy just dropped.
ottod Premium Member over 14 years ago
Correct response: “They don’t have as much to live for!”
pschearer Premium Member over 14 years ago
In my experience, nothing takes more years off your life than having kids.
Besides, I suspect the study may not have accounted for people who never marry because of physical or mental defects, bad habits, or poverty, all of which can reduce longevity.
Of course, we may never know unless “Nest Heads” starts including footnotes. :-)