Att det är allmänt behagligt att ha ett bra förhållande till sin partner vet vi ju redan. Men det finns forskning som visar att immunförsvaret stärks och att du lever längre:

John M. Gottman and Nan Silver states: "Recently my laboratory uncovered some exciting, preliminary evidence that a good marriage may also keep you healthier by directly benefiting your immune system, which spearheads the body’s defenses against illness". He concluded that researchers have known for at least a decade that divorce can depress the immune system’s function. He continued in commenting; "Now we have found that the opposite may also be true. Not only do happily married people avoid this drop in immune function, but their immune systems may even be getting an extra boost". Ultimately, he concluded, that people who stay married live four yours longer than people who don't. These physiological effects seem to be an example of and reflection of the various negative consequences of marital distress. Fortunately, marital therapy is leading many couples back toward improved health and happiness.

(Citat från St. Louis Psychologists and Counseling Information and Referral)

Vägen till ett gott äktenskap kanske är lite svårare. Men den bygger på två grundstenar.
1. Intresse, för dig själv, din partner och er relation.
2. Vilja, att utvecklas som människa och söka hjälp när man kört fast.