In love it is better to privilege the quality than the quantity of romantic relationship. A lasting and harmonious relationship does not only guarantee greater personal fulfillment. This well-being would also have an impact on overall health. Researchers at the University of Buffalo in the United States point to this association between love and good mental and physical health.
The works, published in the review Journal of Family Psychology, confirm another adage: better to be alone than in bad company. Ashley Barr, author of the study, drew this conclusion after observing the romantic behaviors of young Americans for two years, in particular the nature of the romantic relationships (lasting and harmonious or, conversely, short and unfulfilling) and their impact. on social life and their health in general. “We took into account overall satisfaction, partner hostility, criticism, support, kindness, affection and commitment in the relationship. We also asked young Americans how they behave outside of their relationship and whether they were engaged in “deviant” or anti-social attitudes, “says Ashley Barr.
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It was found that two-thirds of young Americans tended to experience romantic instability during the two years of the study, with short and unsatisfying relationships. Poorly followed stories that were associated with poorer physical and emotional health, such as depressive symptoms and alcohol problems. “We see the damaging effects of poor quality romantic relationships, especially those that last a short time.”
If you’ve just got into a relationship and hope make your relationship last (and preserve your health), a few reflexes can help you improve your chances, such as accepting your partner for who he is, not criticizing and communicate well.
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