11 Sep Your Red Flag Partners Might Be Bringing You Closer to Mortality

When your parents say it matters who you end up with because it shapes every part of your life—your personal growth, sense of safety, emotional well-being, and even your physical health—it was not an overstatement.   

Choosing the right partner is as important as any other life goal you have; it has the power to significantly impact your happiness, future, and overall health status.  

Our Relationships Playing a Crucial Role  

A 2020 study showed that the quality of relationships between spouses is a key contributor to poorer health outcomes in general.  

The study also discussed that negative aspects of partnered relationships are significantly linked to higher risks of mortality.  

Good social connections have also been linked to better mental health benefits, including lower risk of anxiety and depression, while demonstrating higher self-esteem, more empathy, and more trusting and cooperative relationships.  

Even when you are in a relationship, it does not automatically eliminate feelings of loneliness. It also matters that the relationship you are in makes you feel seen, understood, and supported.  

Loneliness, in a relationship or not, can cause various adverse effects on health, including:  

• Disrupted sleeping patterns  

• Elevated blood pressure  

• Increased levels of cortisol  

• Weaker immune system  

How to Choose the Right Relationship or Partner for You  

Finding the right relationship or partnership for you requires self-reflection, knowing your values and dealbreakers, and having the feeling of being supported at all times.  

Ask yourself whether you have shared values and interests, and whether you feel supported in your personal growth and dreams. Is this the person you can trust with your dreams, your heart, and your life?  

And if the answer to that is no, you should have the strength and self-respect to walk away.  

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Bookwala, J., & Gaugler, T. (2020). Relationship quality and 5-year mortality risk. Health Psychology, 39(8), 633–641. https://doi.org/10.1037/hea0000883 

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Better Health. (2022, February 24). Strong relationships, strong health. Better Health Channel. https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/HealthyLiving/Strong-relationships-strong-health