W. Bradford Wilcox, UVA sociology instructor, states that many people suffer from a “Midas mindset:” the idea that careers, education, money or other pursuits are more important than marriage and family life.

The science could not be clearer: On average, the children of married parents are more likely to experience happier, healthier and more successful lives.

1 in 3 adults will never marry — and Brad Wilcox says the decrease in overall happiness correlates with declining number of marriages.