The study made it clear that single women’s contentment with their singlehood may be linked to the inequalities within a heterosexual relationship, as household labour is divided unequally, and women’s sexual pleasure is not prioritized.

This leads to more rewards for men and more costs for women in partnerships, the study said.

Researchers identified several reasons why single women tend to report higher levels of happiness.

One key factor is that women often maintain strong friendships and close connections. Singles reported non-romantic social support as a key aspect to their well-being in singlehood, the study said.

I suggest getting a couple of cats. Penelope and I adopted a litter of 6.

Despite not having a strong social network, developing the skills for emotional independence – understanding your emotions and tolerating the distress that comes with it – means you’re more likely to have higher life satisfaction, says Garraway.

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A recent study has found that single women are generally happier than single men in their singlehood. Here’s what relationship experts had to say.