In the age of dating apps, finding love can feel less like a romantic comedy and more like a psychological horror movie. Among hours of swiping left and right, tedious dates with tedious people, and adjusting sometimes inscrutable romantic norms, it’s no wonder that only 42% of single adults said they were looking for love in one 2022 Pew survey. Despite the dismal dating scene, some studies indicate that marriage still provides significant benefits.