Fidelity to marriage is good for you. The surprising benefits of faithfulness

June is Fidelity Month — a time to celebrate faithfulness to God, our spouses and families, our communities, and our country. At a moment when our culture increasingly celebrates autonomy and self-fulfillment, fidelity can seem old-fashioned. Yet the evidence points in the opposite direction.Faithful marriages are associated with better physical health, greater emotional well-being, increased financial stability, and deeper happiness. That’s because fidelity is more than a promise. It is the foundation of trust. It creates the security that allows husbands, wives, and children to flourish.In fact, a recent article in the Health & Science section of the Washington Post declared that “getting married can be good for your health.” Research shows that relationships generally improve overall health by reducing stress and increasing longevity, and the article points out that marriage itself may come with unique health benefits.

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Specifically, married people have lower rates of cardiovascular disease, mental health struggles, and even certain cancers. According to Dr. Shannon Markus of Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, “Married people do tend to live longer and spend more years healthy on average.”