Valentine's Day: Correlations Between Relationship Status and Happiness, Financial Situation

Respondents in 15 Countries Who are in a Relationship are More Likely to Say They are Happy (78%) Than Those Not (67%); They Are Also More Likely to Rate Their Current Financial Situation as Strong (29%) Than Those Not (21%)

02.13.14

Respondents in 15 developed countries around the world who are in a relationship are more likely to say they are `happy' (78%) than those who are not (67%). They are also more likely to rate their personal financial situation as strong (29% versus 21% for those not in a relationship).

The findings reflect a new poll by global research company Ipsos on behalf of Reuters News. The research was conducted online in the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States.

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