Why social bond is the essential element of our happiness

What causes us to be happy? How do I get there? Why are we content? And how can we possibly achieve this? The Greek philosopher Aristotle pioneered the notion that, in addition to other things, happiness is the ultimate aim of human existence.

He stated that while this happiness must be found within oneself, it can also be attained through relationships with others, particularly friendship.

The Harvard Medical School study, which sought to determine what keeps people happy and fit, highlights that good relationships make us happier and healthier in a much less philosophical and more recent way. Positive news, no?

According to a study, those who are close to their friends, families, and community members—those with whom they spend time and interact—are happier, healthier, and live longer. The opposite is also true: people who are more isolated than they would like to be are less happy and have worse health.

Compared to those who have active social lives, these single people live shorter lives and experience a faster decline in mental abilities. We could feel better and be in better health if we were surrounded.

Relationship quality is more important than relationship quantity.
No matter how many people you say hello to tonight on your way to a party, how many hands you'll squeeze on your way to a conference, or how many people follow you on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, none of that matters.

The quality of your relationships with your loved ones is what has the biggest influence on your happiness! Being surrounded by wholesome, loving relationships gives you a sense of security. For example, our relationships, which support maintaining a positive mood, make it easier to cope with physically painful moments.

Contrarily, staying in the middle of a conflict all the time is unhealthy, and lonely people will experience physical pain that is exacerbated by the emotional pain of going through this ordeal alone. Therefore, having a select group of close friends is preferable to having a large number of acquaintances.

Even though we occasionally argue, knowing that we can rely on each other in any situation helps us to be happy and healthy. People who are alone or with unviable company are more likely to experience memory loss sooner than those who have found their soul mate, whose memory is sharp and lasts a very long time.

We can keep our memories and experience happiness knowing that we have someone in our life who will always be there for us. Therefore, healthy relationships not only safeguard our bodies but also our brains!

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