Moreover, according to the national happiness survey, married people are happier than everyone else, and that the most miserable are those who are divorced or separated, the 'Daily Mail' reported.
The Measuring National Well-Being Programme report said: "Although the presence of children does not alter overall life satisfaction or improve day-to-day emotions, it may bring an increased sense of meaning and purpose to people's lives."
The report also said: "People who are married or in civil partnerships reported the highest average levels of life satisfaction, significantly higher than cohabiting couples.
"The lowest average rating was reported by people who are divorced or separated, including those who have dissolved civil partnerships."
The happiness survey is being conducted by the Office for National Statistics on the orders of Prime Minister David Cameron, who thinks it is important to know what matters to voters beyond what can be measured by economic statistics. (MORE) PTI MOT
