Afraid of the big question? Well according to a new Science Daily study, you might have reason too. Hit the jump for more.

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A new study followed 2,737 single men and women for six years, watching as 896 of them either got married or moved in with a lover.

While the study showed significant health gains for couples that got hitched, it also showed they’re is greater happiness in just moving in with each other!

“While married couples experienced health gains—likely linked to the formal benefits of marriage such as shared health care plans—cohabiting couples experienced greater gains in happiness and self-esteem.”

So what do you think?