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Valentine’s Day is upon us again, and no matter what rituals you observe, if any, at this time of year, it can be a good time to check in on how love and romance can affect our health and happiness. The way we think about success and failure in the realm of love and relationships can have a substantial effect on our health. Good Relationships Reinforce Good Health Harmful relationships or lack of relationships instigate stress that has a negative physical and emotional impact on health. Good, healthy relationships improve health, but take time, effort, and commitment to incorporate them into our lives. Research shows a strong correlation between kind, empathetic relationships and health. Multiple surveys including over 3000 respondents showed a strong tie between empathetic relationships and wellness. “Social networks, integration and support demonstrated unique positive associations with health,” it was concluded (Soc Sci Med 2004;58:2069-81). It is easily observed that often, unhappy people are also unhealthy people. We can’t rely upon relationships to make us happy. In fact, sometimes we are happier in solitude than with others. However, it is virtually impossible to thrive emotionally or physically in a social vacuum. Isolation from social interaction and caring friendships is almost always detrimental to their physical and mental health. Being unhappy can literally cause sickness (Behav Med 2003;29:123-30). Don’t Wait for Good Relationships to Find You. Go Find Them! If you want to find new friends, whether romantic or otherwise, create new social opportunities by doing things that you enjoy. That is to say by being that person that you want to attract, as it were. There are many public groups that are activity based or self-improvement oriented. When people see you being active, enjoying life, improving yourself, they will want to connect with you. Nothing is quite as attractive as a happy, confident, smiling person having fun. Call us today (07 5527 3133) and receive our special offer for an examination and consultation. The professionals at Hinterland Chiropractic are happy to suggest activities for social engagement where potential new friends can be found. Feel free to ask them for ideas to cultivating social connections.