Everyone tends to connect and build close relationships with others. And people often think that healthy relationships (romantic, family, friends) will help us lead a healthier life. But what exactly is a healthy relationship.
A relationship is between two people who love each other, these two people will love, support, and encourage each other both emotionally and physically. To see if the relationship is healthy, look for the following signs between couples:
– Know how to listen to each other
– Can talk frankly, openly, without judgment
– Trust and respect each other
– Always spend time together
– Always pay attention to every detail in each other’s lives
Take part in healthy activities together
A healthy relationship is not necessarily a romantic one. But a romantic and healthy relationship will have a very positive impact on your health.
Let’s explore the benefits of a healthy relationship, especially if it’s a healthy romantic relationship.
Reduce pressure
Relationships that are committed will cause the body to produce less cortisol, a stress hormone. This shows that married couples experience less psychological stress. Besides, the emotional and social support of your partner will help you reduce stress. There is even evidence that couples who live together are happier than couples who don’t live together.
Easy to cure
One study found that in the first 3 months after heart surgery, married people are three times more likely to survive than single people. Married people also report less anxiety about surgeries, as well as feeling more confident in being able to withstand post-operative pain. This shows that emotional support is important, as well as having someone around to remind you to take your medicine.
Healthy living habits
Healthy relationships can also help you establish healthy habits. If your wife/husband or friend follows a healthy lifestyle like exercise, and not smoking, maybe you will emulate them as well. Good habits will spread very quickly, especially when everyone around you lives like this.
Set goals for your life
Many people always try to do good things for others or to make the world a better place. Love relationships, regardless of their form, make you feel happy and have a purpose. Setting a life goal can help you live longer.
Live longer
One study shows that healthy social relationships help avoid the risk of premature death. Another study found that a lack of social relationships can be as harmful to your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Everyone has unique needs for social relationships, such as relieving stress, living a healthy, meaningful life. If you are the person who likes to be alone then that’s okay. But the close interactions between couples can bring significant benefits to your physical and mental life.
It doesn’t have to be a love relationship, having good friends, trusted co-workers, a therapist or a counselor can help you overcome your worries. Even just one or two healthy relationships can have a positive impact on your health.
