The moment we come into this world, we’re surrounded by relationships from our caretakers to our early friendships. Part of the journey of life is to find our social network in whatever form helps us. A close friend may become a romantic partner, family may move miles away and only be connected through social media, but through it all, understanding yourself and building your understanding of others can help maintain that strong bond. 1. Know your love language Everybody loves and wants to be...

Strong relationships between partners can help you avoid disease, lead a healthy lifestyle, and even prolong life, according to Harvard Medical School. On the other hand, relationship problems tend to lead to stress and weaken the immune system. It doesn’t matter if you are dating someone, breaking up, or are preparing for a wedding, keep in mind that all of your romantic relationships somehow affect your mind and body. Here are ways your relationship affects your health: You and your partners...