Relationships

The presence of another person can have a positive effect on your mood. They can help you feel emotionally connected, and they can make you laugh or smile.

Being in a healthy relationship is about two individuals, each with their own identities, interests and perspectives. They have to share their lives with each other, and they need each other to support them in their own way.

Emotionally supportive relationships are characterized by a deep sense of affection, caring and intimacy. These relationships also require mutual respect, honesty and good communication.

Relationships can be long-term, short-term or situational.

A committed relationship is one where a couple publicly vows to stay together and forms a legally binding union. Other types of committed relationships include marriage and nonmonogamous relationships.

Committed relationships are usually romantically and sexually exclusive–meaning that the couple will not have any other romantic or sexual partners outside of their relationship. These are the types of relationships that are most likely to last.

In a committed relationship, two people are devoted to each other, and they often give a lot of their time and energy to the relationship. They may also be able to sacrifice other things in order to keep the relationship healthy and strong.

Physical Health Benefits of a Relationship

Research suggests that being in a committed relationship is associated with healthier physical health. The research shows that people with emotionally supportive partners have lower stress levels, better sleep, higher energy and better mental health.