The Purpose of Relationships

The purpose of relationships from a biological perspective is we need other people. When you are lonely, the same parts of your brain light up as when you experience physical pain. We learn so much about ourselves and relationships that don't get taught enough in school. The greatest predictor of your health at 80 is actually the quality of your relationships at age 50. How we relate has a dramatic impact on our health.

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