My parents were divorced when I was 3 years old and got remarried when I was 13, so I might be able to answer on both sides; then again, my response might be jaded due to the many years of seperation.
My mom and I were very happy as a twosome. Money was tight, but we got by. I was more responsible than the average child, as she worked a lot, so I was left to do more than most kids. I tended to appreciate the little things much more than my friends did.
When my parents got back together, I rebelled. I had 2 people to answer to, rather than 1. My responsibilities lessened because of the extra time my mother had to help around the house. And even though we had more money, it didn't make the quality of living any better. I still loved the little things, but I rarely got them. The little things became less important.
I think my take on single vs. married is simply skewed due to the long seperation in the middle. I am now married with two children, and I am positive that 2 parents are better in the long run. I can't imagine how lonely it must have been for my mother for that decade.
