So many studies claim that married people tend to be happier, healthier and live longer than those who are single and divorced. But is that true?

A study from Carnegie Mellon University found that married people had lower levels of stress hormone cortisol than unmarried and divorced people. The findings show that marriage can improve overall health by acting as a shield against psychological distress.

People with lower cortisol levels tend to be healthier. This is because high levels of cortisol can increase inflammation, which can increase the risk of a number of health problems, including heart disease, autoimmune conditions and depression.

Happy marriage will support your overall health, but don’t forget that not all marriages are like this. A marriage dispute is very common and it is associated with poor health. In 2010, also a study published in Psychoneuroendocrinology journal, found that unhealthy pressure in marriage could contribute to poor immune and blood pressure function. Being in the wrong marriage relationship will endanger your health. In the same study, the authors revealed that the pressure in the household would be worse for your health than the pressure at work.

A more detailed description will show that the quality of your actual relationship can affect your happiness and your health. Then what is the quality relationship like?

Everyone defines what an ideal relationship looks like in a different way. But to have a healthy relationship, there are some key rules:

Good communication

Being open, honest and giving security is a fundamental part of healthy relationships. All these things are obtained with good communication. The first step to building a relationship is ensuring that you both understand each other's needs and expectations being on the same page.

Respect each other

Your partner's desires and feelings are valuable, and so are yours. Make sure your partner knows that you value their opinions or ideas. Mutual respect is essential in maintaining healthy relationships.

Compromise

Disagreements are a natural part of a healthy relationship, but it is important for you to find a way to compromise when you disagree with something. Try to finish conflict fairly and rationally.

Be supporters

Encourage each other, making sure that you will always support them. In addition, let your partner know when you need their support. Healthy relationships support each other.

Respect the privacy

You live together and maybe you think there's nothing wrong with sharing everything. In fact, it is not healthy. You need to let the privacy of each and do not always have to be together. Healthy relationships require space.

Creating healthy boundaries

Creating boundaries is a good way to keep your relationship comfortable for both you and your partner. By setting boundaries together, you can both have a deeper understanding of the relationship you and your partner want. Creating boundaries is not a sign of unbelief or mistrust of each other.

Remember, a healthy relationship will not limit you to travel with your friends without your spouse, participate in activities and hobbies that you love. There is no need to share passwords to email, social media accounts or your phone. Respect your individual tastes and needs. Are you ready to create a marriage that will make you happier?