Relationships are a cornerstone of living a happy life. They give people a sense of belonging and allow them to lean on someone when they feel emotionally low or depressed. Studies show that people who have strong social ties live longer than those without many close friends and family members. Having healthy relationships also gives one something to work toward, which is helpful for establishing and maintaining a healthy self-esteem.

Relationship is any connection between two people that involves emotional attachment, sexual intimacy and/or a formal legal partnership (such as marriage). It can be casual, formal, monogamous, or polyamorous. People may refer to their significant others as their partner, girlfriend, boyfriend, spouse, or lover.

While a person can have a relationship with more than one person, most people describe themselves as being in a romantic or committed relationship with only one other person. Couples often form hobbies or activities that they can enjoy together, such as a weekly movie night or a book club. Creating and sustaining this couple culture helps to keep a relationship exciting, improve communication, and learn how to deal with conflicts.

Having a good relationship is not easy and requires effort from both partners. The most important aspect of a healthy relationship is trust. This means knowing that the other person will not cheat or lie to you. It also means knowing that the other person respects your personal space and freedom to spend time with other friends or family members.