Staying Single May Be Good For Your Health


	Staying Single May Be Good For Your Health

DizzyDezzi

2-10-2009 9:02 PM

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love, marriage, romance, longevity, living single

DizzyDezzi says:

Being single might make you lonelier, but it may be better for your health than marriage...

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