The Importance of Relationships

If we were to learn something from this couple, it is that relationships are a cornerstone of who we are. From childhood, the people around us define us and help us find our identity. As adults, we still need relationships; we are social beings who desire meaningful connections with others.

According to science, being in a committed relationship reduces the production of the stress hormone called cortisol. Having a socially and emotionally supportive partner creates a buffer against whatever curveballs that life throws at us. Also, evidence suggests that couples who live together are less stressed than those in long-distance relationships.