Study: Republicans happier in marriages than Democrats

Ahead of Valentine’s Day, a new study from the Survey Center On American Life found that Republican men and women are significantly happier in marriage than their Democrat counterparts. According to the survey, “Republican men report being most satisfied in their relationships, while Democratic women report being the least.”

Forty-eight percent of the surveyed Republican men stated that they are “completely satisfied” in their marriage, and 42 percent of Republican married women said they are “completely satisfied.” On the flip side, only 36 percent of Democrat-married men and 29 percent of Democrat-married women said they are “completely satisfied” with their marriage.

Republicans and Democrats view gender roles dramatically differently. Republicans tend to embrace traditional gender roles, while Democrats tend to question them. Modern liberal Democrats attribute gender roles to established social norms they deem “oppressive.” This leaks into their relationships, often causing some to purposely flip traditional gender roles on their heads.