Being in a healthy relationship has a lot of practical and emotional advantages, such as having someone to hold your hand through the tough times and watch your favourite show with you.

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However, having a good relationship can have a significant impact on your physical health. Here are some of the most significant ways that being in love might improve your health.

You Could Be Happier 

Being in love isn’t simply beneficial when you’re looking for a wedding date. Courteney Clayton/Unsplash According to various studies, being in a strong and supportive relationship might really increase your happiness. Your oxytocin level rises while you’re in love, which promotes connection and comfort. This is why you enjoy being with your lover and how simply being in their presence may improve your mood. If you’re worried about dating, attending singles events could be a good way to throw yourself in the deep and get used to meeting new people. 

You Could Live Longer

The idea that married people live longer than unmarried people has been around for a long time. Despite some recent research to the contrary, other studies continue to suggest that being in a healthy relationship allows people to live longer.
But we can probably all agree that the true value of a healthy relationship is having someone with whom you want to spend those years. It can assist you in ageing gracefully.

It May Reduce Stress

When you’re in love, you can laugh things off.  Despite the comedy stereotype that marriage causes a lot of stress, a study found that married people are less anxious than single people.

It Can Help Your Mental Health 

According to a study based on the 2009 California Health Interview Survey, couples, particularly same-sex couples, had a lower risk of mental illness than LGBTQ singles.
The same is true for heterosexual couples, according to the researchers. Although anyone can suffer from mental illness, even those in the healthiest of relationships, it’s comforting to know that having a caring spouse can help.

You May Feel Less Pain 

The next time you stub your toe, keep this in mind. According to a study, people who are “truly in love” and look at a photo of the subject of their affection suffer less pain than those who don’t have somebody romantically to look at. Researchers discovered that when you’re in love, your dopamine system produces its own natural painkillers, reducing the severity of pain.

You May Sleep Better 

For a moment, ignore their snoring. Even if your companion is a blanket hoarder, you’ll almost certainly benefit from their presence. People who slept next to their significant other had reduced cortisol levels, which allowed them to sleep better, according to a study. According to a separate study, women in long-term partnerships slept better and fell asleep faster.

As you can see there are many benefits of dating, but this doesn’t necessarily mean you have to. It needs to be the right timing for you. It’s also ok to take some time to yourself. Do you have any other benefits that have been missed? Please share some in the comments below.