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RELATIONSHIP & LONGEVITY

Ted Waldinger 3/15/2016

1. People who are more socially connected are happier, physically healthier, and live longer.
2. Quality and quantity when it comes to close relationships; relationship satisfaction predicts future health.
3. While high-conflict marriages can be worse than divorce, a "good relationship" doesn't mean zero bickering. There are ups and downs, but the trust, commitment, and respect are key.
4. "Loneliness kills." The feeling of loneliness can be toxic; people who are isolated are less happy, their health declines sooner, their brain function declines sooner, and they live shorter lives.

In his Ted Talk, Waldinger reminded us to lean in to our relationships as much as we do our professional endeavors; our lives depend on it! Make friends in and out of work, and nurture your relationships with friends, family, and significant others, no matter how challenging it is. "Relationships are messy and complicated; it's not sexy or glamorous. But it's life-long."