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The Right Partner Is Good for Your Health
There are plenty of reasons for wanting to find the right partner. The right partner makes you happy, gives your life a centre and provides stability. The daily routines are given added meaning with the right partner in your life. Those are the usual reasons singles long for a relationship. Few singles are likely to think about their health when looking for the right partner for a relationship.
An article in Psychology Today Magazine has evaluated several studies and come to the conclusion that the right partner can be good for your health. Obviously, lifestyle is a major factor – eating habits, legal and illegal drugs have an effect on your partner, especially if you live together. If one partner eats badly, smokes or drinks too much, chances are the bad habits will rub off on whoever they’re in a relationship with. On the other hand, an active, sporty, healthy partner can positively influence your health.
So far, so logical, but there are some unexpected effects: illnesses such as cancer, arthritis, asthma, and others, often affect both partners in a relationship. The partners of stressed women are more likely to have heart problems. Another health risk is insufficient conflict resolution. A partner who has to suppress emotions or hide anger constantly, is more likely to fall ill.
Overall, living in a stable relationship is good for your health. Even if both partners have unhealthy habits, it’s easier to team up and change your diet or quit smoking together.
The article obviously concludes that doctors should pay more attention to the influence of a relationship on a person’s health. For us, it’s more proof of how important it is to find the RIGHT partner – after all, the right partner can be good for your health!
