The Science Behind a Happy Relationship Created by Happify THE SECRETS OF HAPPY COUPLES What do scientists know about people in happy relationships? A lot! 5:1 Happy couple ratio Happy couples have 5 positive interactions for every negative one 0.8 : 1 Couples who ultimately divorced have just 0.8 happy encounters for every one negative interaction The determining factor in whether couples feel satisfied with the sex, romance, and passion in their marriage is, by 70%: The quality of their FRIENDSHIP with each other Happy Couples Talk More People in the most successful marriages spend 5 more hours a week being together and talking. Cultivate Positive Interactions Every Day (icon) Give a compliment (Hey gorgeous. / Aww….) (icon) Show your appreciation for something big (or small) (icon) Relive a fun memory (icon) Do something nice for them In the Bedroom. Make Time for Intimacy The happiest couples have sex once a week. More frequent sex does not engender more happiness, according to the latest research. Fittingly, once a week is about how frequently the average American had sex in 2015 (53 times per year). This is a drop from an average 64 times per year in 2002. The decrease is likely due to a lower number of married couples, who tend to have sex more regularly than unmarried people do. The Once-a-Week Boost Having sex once a week makes people 44% more likely to have positive feelings. How Do You Respond to Triumphs? When it comes to strengthening your relationship, studies show that the most crucial factor is how you celebrate your partner's GOOD news.

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