Everything feels a little different when you’ve been in the same relationship for a long time, and it turns out scientists have some evidence to back that up.
Here are some intriguing observations about couples happily stuck in long-term relationships:
- You begin to think other romantic prospects are less attractive – your brain may be making you less likely to cheat by toning down the looks of other possible partners
- Your struggles become your partner’s struggles – researchers found that if one partner becomes depressed or has trouble completing daily tasks, the other is likely to follow suit
- Some strange physical traits may sync up – a recent study found that couples together for 50 years or more shared similar problems with kidney function, cholesterol and grip strength (although this may be just because they’re both old)
- Your partner is almost as good as medicine – a study has found that people with optimistic partners tended to be healthier, and people experience less pain when they’re not alone for long periods
- Your sleep is tied to your relationship’s health – sharing a bed with someone means that person can affect your sleep and vice versa: a happy relationship affords better sleep
- No one else knows what you’re talking about – you call each other silly names, you make secret hand gestures: the chances are, you’ve made up a secret language you can share with your loved one.
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