Valuing Relationships
Valuing Relationships reminds us that genuine love and friendship carry commitment and responsibilities. Relationships should not be one-sided. We must all do our part to keep them alive and beneficial for all.
Valuing Relationships reminds us that genuine love and friendship carry commitment and responsibilities. Relationships should not be one-sided. We must all do our part to keep them alive and beneficial for all.
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Part VIII<br />
Benefits of Valuable <strong>Relationships</strong><br />
Experts assert that strong relationships are a<br />
vital component of health and well-being, and<br />
present compelling evidence such relationships<br />
contribute to a long, healthy, and happy life.<br />
Conversely, the health risks from being alone or<br />
isolated in life are comparable to risks associated<br />
with blood pressure, obesity, and smoking. Mary Jo<br />
Kreitzer, RN, PhD from the University of<br />
Minnesota, in a research article references some<br />
benefits of healthy relationships, and adverse<br />
effects of unhealthy relationships as follows:<br />
Benefits of Healthy <strong>Relationships</strong>:<br />
Longer Life<br />
People with strong social relationships are 50%<br />
less likely to die prematurely. Committing to a life<br />
partner can add 3 years to life expectancy. Men’s<br />
life expectancy benefits from marriage more than<br />
women’s do.<br />
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