We are wired to connect.
After all, biologically, we are pack animals. Our need for connection is as fundamental as our need for food and water.
Aristotle asserted long ago in Politics: Man is by nature a social animal… Anyone who either cannot lead the common life or is so self-sufficient as not to need to, and therefore does not partake of society, is either a beast or a god.
New research has shown that preventing loneliness is a critical component to staying healthy, much like eating right and exercising.
Making time to connect with your partner isn’t just important for the health of your relationship—it’s an essential investment in your overall health.
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