Healthy couples stay away from assumptions. Instead, they make it a habit to ask for what they need and make space for their partners needs (without being resentful). The happiest couples openly talk about their desires and respect and honor their differences.

What does a healthy relationship do to your body?

Proven links include lower rates of anxiety and depression, higher self-esteem, greater empathy, and more trusting and cooperative relationships. Strong, healthy relationships can also help to strengthen your immune system, help you recover from disease, and may even lengthen your life.