Whether it's a friend, coworker or romantic partner, a rewarding relationship can come with a variety of positive benefits.
Any relationship, whether with a friend, co-worker, family member or romantic partner, inevitably impacts our well-being. The important question, though, is whether impact is ultimately negative or positive. When looking at our relationships with others, experts say that the most important factor to consider is the quality of a given relationship.
That's because research suggests that high-quality relationships can lead to a variety of positive outcomes. “A high-quality relationship is one in which we have an ongoing sense that our partner has our back,” saysSolomon adds other factors that can come into play, such as a sense of trust and commitment. “Commitment is essential,” Solomon notes. “That sense that you were here yesterday, you’re here today, you’re going to be here tomorrow.
Relationships that aren’t “high-quality" can lead to negative outcomes, too. “There's science that indicates that when relationships are strained — when there is a kind of chronic, unremitting conflict — there are negative health consequences," says Solomon. "So, relationship stress and strain affects our physical health and our emotional health in very negative ways.
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