MIAMI, Florida. Are your friends getting divorced? It’s more likely you will, too. It’s a concept known as social contagion. We tend to mirror the behaviors of our friends. If our friends have happy marriages, we might be more likely to see the happy in our own marriages. But, if our friends have negative marriages, we might be more likely to see the bad in our own partnerships.
According to the New York Times, the people we spend our time around can have an impact on our happiness and health. Researchers have studied the lifestyles of people who live in regions where lifespans are longer. In these regions, the people who live long lives are more likely to have positive relationships.
Is your spouse bringing you better health? Or worse health? Is your spouse positive or negative? Do you enjoy positive or negative experiences with your partner? How you answer this question could have a major impact on whether your marriage is making you healthy or sicker. People who feel positively supported by their partner may be more likely to experience better health and wellbeing.
According to Woman’s Day, marriage is generally linked to better health. But these benefits can be negated if your marriage brings you stress. Abusive marriages can also lead to violence, which can have a more direct impact on a person’s health and wellbeing.
There are other situations where your partner might not be contributing to your health. If your partner doesn’t eat healthily or drinks too much, this can also impact your own health and wellbeing. If your partner has an alcohol problem, for example, the impact can be more serious. You may find yourself picking up your partner’s slack or facing greater financial challenges if your loved one suffers from an addiction. While many couples can overcome addiction together, sometimes couples divorce when one person won’t or can’t change.
According to Woman’s Day, arguments can also make you experience pain more intensely. Researchers found that couples who argued more took longer for injuries to heal. The stress of frequent fights can directly impact your health. Finally, researchers have also found that the stress of an unhappy marriage can even literally break a person’s heart, leading to heart disease. This condition was found to affect women more than men.
So, should you get divorced? Divorce is a very personal decision and each person needs to consider their own marriage, either alone, with the help of trusted friends and family, or with the assistance of a counselor. If you are thinking about getting divorced, it can be helpful to plan ahead. Sandy B. Becher, P.A. are divorce lawyers in Miami, Florida who work closely with individuals getting divorced. Our firm can help you understand how divorce might change your life financially and help you understand your rights. When it comes to divorce, it is never too early to plan ahead. Contact our firm at https://sandybecher.com/ to learn more today.
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