Will marriage make you happier?

definitely it's no.2. a steady married life is all you'd need for a confusing world that we have. but it's not that simple to find that person that i'd like to have for the rest of my life.

the only reason to get married is love... if you start searching for a partner just because you are lonely or because "it's time", chances are you'll end up settling

Yes, a steady partner will make your whole life more balanced, things will fall into place. - With the marriage, all the paperwork, religious and/or civil ceremony, etc, you confirm not only for you two that you are one couple, but also in front of other people. - You take bigger responsibility for each other and for your relationship. - Financially is also a better setup, for both partners: just think of paying for one apartment or house, instead of two, it's easier and more economical to make food for two persons than for only one, electricity andd other bills, etc. - You give each other support in all kind of things: when one is sick, or needs to find another job, preparing for an exam, etc. - You have one person always beside you, whenever you want to talk with someone - For your kids, it's obviously better if the parents are married, for legal reasons and they have it easier at the kindergarden or the school. - And a lot of other reasons :-) Of course, I am talking about marrying The Right one, when you not only simply "love" each other, but you can agree in all kinds of things that life comes up with, you have common purposes that you want to achieve together, and you can communicate with each other well. These things are necessary for a good marriage, besides the nice feeling of "love". Good luck! :-)