Youre Just Starting The Happiest Years of Your Life Research shows that for most people, real happiness begins around age 33. If youre 30 and single, that means you can do anything you want—including finding someone to share it with, or not.

Are Singles happier than married?

Married People Arent Actually Happier Than Singles, According To Study. Well, Aunt Essie can stop worrying, because according to a recent study published in the Journal of Positive Psychology, being married isnt more likely to lead to happiness than staying single.