10/05/2022
Happy relationships are key to a healthy life.
It’s from my own experiences with unsuccessful relationships and striving to improve my connections that I was able to heal and find the most loving relationships of my life. Now, I encourage my patients to do the same, so that they can support their health and wellbeing from all angles.
We know now, that those with strong social connections benefit mentally, emotionally, and physically—with decreased all-cause mortality compared to those who are socially isolated.
And while happy relationships benefit us in many ways, troubled relationships might create stress and anxiety, which can manifest in a variety of unseemingly connected ways, such as headaches, sleep issues, upset digestion, and more.
While the relationship we have with our romantic partner often takes center stage, those with our family members and friends are just as important and integral to living well. The way we interact with our children, parents, siblings, co-workers, and friends is a deep reflection of our inner wellbeing and vice versa.
Relationships are beautiful and messy, complicated but also sometimes so sweetly simple. No two people are alike, which means no two relationships will be either. Working on your relationships allows you to grow while also extending that opportunity to someone else, plus it’s a vital part of health and longevity.
