Jerome Desbonnet and Oded Vanunu
July 16, 2024
A recent study by Harvard University has found that the quality of our relationships is the most important factor in determining our happiness. The study, which was conducted over 85 years, followed 724 men from adolescence to old age.
The study found that people with strong, supportive relationships were happier, healthier, and lived longer than those with weak or troubled relationships. The study also found that social fitness, or the ability to build and maintain strong relationships, was more important to a long and happy life than genes, social class, or IQ.
There are many benefits to having strong relationships. For example, people with strong relationships are more likely to:
There are many things you can do to improve your social fitness. Here are a few tips:
In addition to strong relationships, physical health is also important for happiness. The study found that people who took care of their physical health, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep, were happier and healthier than those who did not.
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