So, before you give up on love or decide to shut yourself out from those you love, here are some proven benefits healthy relationships will have on you. A healthy relationship provides you with emotional support (Photo: Shutterstock)It boosts overall healthDid you know that couples in healthy relationships produce more oxytocin and have less production of cortisol, the stress hormone? Studies have shown that paired couples, especially those who live together, are much happier because they have an emotional support system. You live longerPeople who are loners or who tend to keep to themselves have a shorter life span than couples or people who have healthy social relationships. Healthy relationships foster positive behavior.

Source: Standard Digital February 23, 2021 07:21 UTC