Married mothers are more likely to be happier than other women

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Despite the challenges of marriage and motherhood, a new report from the Institute of Family Studies suggests that married mothers are happier than their childless and unmarried counterparts for several reasons, including more regular opportunities for "kissing, hugging and snuggling."

"Married women are more likely than their unmarried counterparts to report feeling deep connection and meaning in their relationships," San Diego State University psychology professor Jean Twenge, Brigham Young University professor Jenet Erickson and IFS researchers Wendy Wang and Brad Wilcox conclude in the report released this month titled " In Pursuit: Marriage, Motherhood, and Women's Well-Being ."

"They are also less likely to be lonely and more likely to receive physical affection — bot