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Bella DePaulo on lifelong single life
Harvard psychologist Bella DePaulo explains why some people choose lifelong single life without regret.
In brief
Harvard psychologist Bella DePaulo explains why some people choose lifelong single life without regret. Bella DePaulo, Harvard psychology professor, says some people find greater happiness in lifelong single life than in relationships. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Bella DePaulo explains single life choice
Bella DePaulo, Harvard psychology professor, says some people choose lifelong single life without regret.
“J'ai toujours été célibataire et je le resterais”
Single at heart meaning
Bella DePaulo uses 'single at heart' to describe people who thrive without relationships.
“single at heart”
No relationship regret
Bella DePaulo says this choice isn't about love failure or giving up.
“Ce choix ne relève ni d'une déception amoureuse ni d'un renoncement”
Happiness grows with age
Bella DePaulo says happiness increases with age for people who choose single life.
“À partir de 40 ans, ce niveau de satisfaction augmente progressivement”
More relationships than partners
Single people often have stronger friendships and family connections than partners.
“Amis, voisins, frères et sœurs ou collègues occupent une place centrale”
No single path to happiness
Bella DePaulo says happiness comes from different life paths, not just relationships.
“Pour certaines personnes, le bonheur passe par une relation amoureuse. Pour d'autres, il naît précisément de la liberté de construire leur existence autrement”
What to remember
Bella DePaulo, Harvard psychology professor, says some people find greater happiness in lifelong single life than in relationships.
