Mental Health
The Role of Emotional Intimacy in Reducing Chronic Stress
Both men and women reported more happiness the longer they had been together: Here is what science says.
Introduction and Context
According to the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, sexual dissatisfaction is associated with an increased risk of divorce and relationship dissolution.
Interestingly, frequent kissing or cuddling predicted happiness in the relationship for men but not for women. Both men and women reported more happiness the longer they had been together.
As I mentioned in this story, How Not to Be Cracked by Toxic Emotions and Chronic Stress at Work: A structured framework to deal with emotional toxicity and prolonged stress, stress is classified as the health epidemic of the 21st century by the World Health Organization.
Chronic and emotional stress adversely affects our physical and mental health. Worst of all, toxic emotions can ruin our lives.
Intimacy and sexuality appear to be related to our emotions. However, our sexual behavior, sexual attraction, and sexual identity differ significantly. The National Health Statistic Report shows a complex case in the United…
