Tips for a Healthy Relationship

Tips for a Healthy Relationship One study found that couples who were more generous–even in small ways-were much more likely to report being "very happy" with their relationship. 5:1 - The ratio of positive to negative interactions for happy couples. Woo hooo.. Couples who share joy- such as responding excitedly to good news-typically have a stronger relationship and more intimacy. These positive interactions include signs of affection, interest, joy or humor. One study found that trying new activities together can help “reignite sparks" in a relationship. Kindness-making a partner feel validated and loved-is another strong predictor of marital success. Meaningful and positive communication is the top factor in determining marital happiness. One survey found that stronger knowledge of a partner's preferences improved happiness. http://www.marquette.edu/counseling/documents/WhatDoesResearch TellUsAboutHealthyRelationships.pdf http://healthland.time.com/2013/08/16/the-key-to-happy-relationships-its-not-all-about-communication/ Swinton Counseling http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/12/health/12well.html http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/06/happily-ever-after/372573/ http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/08/is-generosity-better-than-sex/