Never-married 30s: lonelier than widows
February 7, 2026
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UCLA research shows chronic loneliness shortens life by 15 years, equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes daily, with never-married and divorced people in their 30s being the loneliest group in church, more than widows in their 50s. JP De Gance argues that avoiding marriage out of fear of suffering ignores that suffering exists everywhere, but shared suffering in marriage can be life-giving. Given the severe health impact of loneliness, how much should people prioritize committed relationships to combat isolation?
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