# Cultivate healthy self identity when old Source: 'Happy Singlehood The Rising Acceptance and Celebration of Solo Living' Elyakim Kislev #singlehood The Self behind prejudices and stereotypes against older singles - 69 - Happy older singles adjust their self-identities in order to deal with these societal pressures and prejudices - Never-married enjoy an advantage in their old age over other marital statues because they never used marriage as a form of self-validation, and because they often develop habits suitable to their social situation. - it was found that older never-married show fever signs of stress, are more likely to enjoy living alone, and report needing less social support than the newly single. - 70- positive psychology can improve happiness among older singles. Indeed, practical applications of positive psychology include practices such as positive affirmations, writing exercises, and self-reward.