ABSTRACT
Relationships are tremendously important for a life well lived, scholars consider social relations a vital component of wellbeing, an essential key to happiness and productive functioning, and a primary source of support in difficult times. A painful relationship dissolution can trigger a change in a securely attached person, who might adopt other attachment styles, and vice versa, a positive, solid relationship can make a fearfully attached person more secure. The studies have shown that positive relationships are associated with improved physiological measures, which can predict onset and recovery from illness. Researchers consistently found that close relationships are a vital source of longevity, health, wellbeing and resilience. While their mere existence can make a difference to our wellbeing, the research provides strong evidence to suggest that their quality significantly matters. Abusive or toxic relationships can have a devastating effect on our quality of life, physical health and illness, and are associated with a high risk of mortality.
