The clearest lesson from this study is that good relationships keep us happier and healthier!
It's not wealth, fame, or hard work — it's the quality of our connections that matters.
Social Connections = Longer Life
More connections = More happiness
People with strong ties to family, friends, and community live longer.
Loneliness is toxic and leads to early health decline and shorter lives.
Choose Quality Over Quantity :
It's not just about the number of friends or being in a relationship. It's the quality of these relationships that counts.
Highly conflicting relationships can be worse than divorce, while warm, supportive connections are protective.
Your 50s Predict Your 80s :
Studies show that the most satisfied 50-year-old in their relationships were the healthiest at 80.
Good relationships = less pain in old age.
Good relationships help buffer the pain of ageing, both physically and emotionally.
Relationships Protect Your Brain :
Good relationships don't just protect our bodies, they also protect our brains.
Secure attachments in your 80s keep your memory sharper, even if things aren't always smooth.
Feeling supported is key to maintaining mental clarity as you age.
Relationships are messy and complicated.
But they're worth the effort.
The hard work of maintaining connections pays off in the long run.
Harsha Nagaraj
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