The New York Times ran an interesting article last week that invesitgates why some people rush into either marriage or divorce not because of love, but health benefits.

While there is no record just how often this happens, lawyers say they are seeing cases on a regular basis where couples marry or divorce in part so one spouse can obtain or maintain health coverage.

A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that people who were involved in bad relationships had a 34 percent increase in developing coronary problems later in life. This study involved both couples in bad marriages and unmarried couples in negative relationships.

Contrary to the belief that married couples are overall healthier than unmarried couples, the study reveals it’s the quality of the marriage or relationship that presides over an individual’s health.

Some experts say marriage lowers your stress levels and reduces your heart-failure rate. But when you add in the stress of the in-laws, children, and everything else that marriage brings with it-good or bad-some believe single people tend to be healthier than their married counterparts. I personally think you are better off in a healthy marriage.

Could an unhealthy marriage really be bad for your health? What’s worse, a poor diet or regularly fighting with your spouse? I’m interested to know what’s considered healthy. Some relationship experts say differences and opinions are normal and healthy in adult relationships, but where do you draw the line? When does arguing become unhealthy?

Here’s an interesting story that Fox News recently ran.

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