@fastcompany: Want to be wealthier? Get married. Want to make a higher income, and feel more satisfied with your job? Get married. At least, that's what multiple studies recommend. What researchers call “partner conscientiousness” predicts future job satisfaction, income, and likelihood of promotion. According to a study from Washington University in St. Louis, “conscientious” partners perform more household tasks, exhibit more pragmatic behaviors that their spouses are likely to emulate, and promote a more satisfying home life, all of which enables their spouse to focus more on work. Or in non-researcher-speak, a good partner sets a good example and helps create an environment where you can be a better you. That’s why deciding whom to marry is one of the most important decisions you’ll make where your overall happiness, career prospects, and financial success are concerned. Click the link in bio to read more about how the person you choose to spend your life with matters.

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