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23/09/2011

Singles Feel 'Inferior' To Married Couples

Singles believe they are not treated equally compared to their married counterparts in our society, according to a new survey.

The poll by Zoosk, a popular social dating community, found an overwhelming majority of singles (77% of women and 74% of men) believe are not treated the same as married people.

To coincide with National Singles Week, September 19-25 2011, Zoosk a popular social dating communities, surveyed more than 4,500 of its members in the U.S. to gather their thoughts about living the single life.

Some 85% of men and 73% of women say they feel happier when they are in a relationship.

Employers take note a whopping 64% of single men say they are more productive in the workplace when they are dating someone.

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"It's not surprising that Zoosk's survey found single men feel more productive when they are in a relationship," said Alex Mehr, co-founder and co-CEO of Zoosk. "With singles having more choices than ever when it comes to dating, browsing dating profiles while at work, or on your mobile during a commute, being single can obviously distract from work duties."

Men say their role model for living a "fabulous unmarried life" is George Clooney; women pick Cameron Diaz.

65% of single men say George Clooney has the ideal unmarried life, while 22% pick Justin Timberlake and 13% pick Jake Gyllenhaal.

62% of single women say Cameron Diaz is living the ultimate unmarried life, while 21% pick music star Rihanna and 17% pick royal sibling Pippa Middleton.

Sorry Fido and Fluffy , boyfriends and girlfriends beat out the pets, 90% of men and 85% of women say they would rather have a long-term boyfriend or girlfriend than a pet.

The #1 reason singles say they are still single? 65% of men say they single because they are "too picky" or feel that "all the good ones are taken" 59% of women feel the same way.

17% of men and 15% of women say they are simply "too busy" with other things in their lives right now to settle down.

11% of men and 16% of women say they are single because they are "terrified of getting close to someone."

7% of men and 10% of women say they are "too independent to be tied down."

(GK/BMcC)

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"Singles believe they are not treated equally compared to their married counterparts in our society, according to a new survey."