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How being in an unhappy marriage really affects your health

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How being in an unhappy marriage really affects your health

Being stuck in an unhappy relationship isn't just detrimental to your mental health, it can also have adverse effects on your health in general.

Did you know that you can die from a broken heart? It’s really surprising how much impact the state of your mental health can have on your physical health.

It will get worse day by day

Here’s another fun fact, married people in general tend to be happier than people who are single. However, that doesn’t mean that everyone who’s married is automatically happy. Sadly, some people can be in unhappy marriages, and it’s affecting their health.

According to a study, people who are in stressful or unhappy relationships were at greater risk of heart disease. This is because increased stress levels can cause high blood pressure, reduces your immunity, increases your depression, and can even make you fat. It’s surprising how important your mental state is so that you can be healthy.

These symptoms are most often found in people who are stuck in an unhappy marriage, and it just gets worse day by day.

Always choose to be happy

It’s always important to choose to be happy in anything, especially when it comes to marriage.

If you and your spouse are having problems, then it’s best to talk it through. Communication is vital in any relationship, and it’s no different in a marriage. A lot of marriages break down due to a lack of communication, and most problems that married people have stem from them not being honest with each other.

Creating an environment of openness, dialogue, and understanding are important in making a marriage work.

In some cases, it might be too far gone to try and save the marriage just by yourself. In those cases, it’s important to talk to a marriage counselor, or a therapist who can help sort out your problems. It might take a while, and it will be a long and hard road, but it will be well worth it in the end.

It’s important to always pay attention to both your physical, as well as your mental health. Both of them go hand in hand, and keeping yourself healthy both physically and mentally is important for your well-being.

Sources: theguardian.com, marriage.com

READ: 5 every day things couples do that jeopardize their marriage

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