friendships bring happiness

Our expectations in our romantic relationships are high because we expect our partner to be every facet of emotional connection. This places too much pressure on one human being. It’s hard for one person to provide the level of support that is usually gathered from a network of friends, colleagues and family members. Therefore, many peoples relationships are at high stress.

Eli Finkel, author of "The All or Nothing Marriage” states that individuals that diversify their emotional needs are happier in their romantic relationship. The suggest giving importance to outside friendships for the health of your romantic relationship. It’s helpful to build friendships that are both sided that are alive and connected, when you or that person is not in need, but valuing the person.