12/05/2021
Our relationships with other people are vital for our physical and mental wellbeing (1).
Humans are like pack animals and like to be close to and interact with other people. This is because most of us have a need to feel connected to others.
Research has shown that people who have social support from family, friends and their community are happier, healthier, and live longer, whilst a lack of (social) relationships is associated with mental health problems, physical health problems and increased mortality (2).
A positive relationship can be shared between people who love, support, encourage and help each other practically and emotionally (3).
Benefits of healthy relationships include (3):
1. Less stress
2. Better healing (when injured or sick)
3. Better behaviours
4. Greater sense of purpose
5. Longer life.
We believe that positive relationships have positive impacts on the body and mind.
We hope Future Partners Dating will provide you with a tool to find the positive relationship you are looking for.
References
1. Baumeister, R. F. and Leary, M. R. (1995). The need to belong: Desire for interpersonal attachments as a fundamental human motivation. Psychological Bulletin, 117(3), 497-529.
2. Havard (2010 and 2019). The health benefits of strong relationships. https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/the-health-benefits-of-strong-relationships #:~:text=Dozens%20of%20studies%20have%20shown,well%20as%20with%20increased%20mortality
3. Northwestern Medicine. 5 benefits of healthy relationships. https://www.nm.org/healthbeat/healthy-tips/5-benefits-of-healthy-relationships
