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Could Your Genes Be the Reason You’re Single?

| November 21, 2014 Comment

Could Your Genes Be the Reason You’re Single? Researchers in Beijing discovered a gene called 5-HTA1, and carriers are reportedly 20 percent more likely to be single.

Are you one of those people who’s always in a relationship?

Or maybe you’re perpetually single?

Well, your status might have something to do with your genes, according to a new study out of China.

Researchers in Beijing discovered the gene named 5-HTA1. Carriers are reportedly 20 percent more likely to be single.

According to the Daily Mirror: “5-HTA1 is thought to lower serotonin levels – a feel-good chemical – which causes people to feel uncomfortable in close relationships.”

Carriers are also generally more neurotic and have a higher rate of depression.

And researchers found those attributes are “detrimental to the formation, quality and stability of relationships.”

But some experts questioned the reliability of the research — this was from a relatively small sample size of 600 people, and all of them students.

One relationship expert told the Daily Mail: “If someone’s difficulties with dating are flagged up to them, I believe they can learn to interact in a way that will make them more successful in meeting somebody.”

Still, when Grandma asks you again this Christmas why you’re still not married, you can tell her she’s at least a teeny bit responsible.

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