Just like a splinter under your skin becomes inflamed and hurts, negative marital communications can cause emotional distress and chronic inflammation in couples. Researchers have found that avoiding tough conversations or withdrawing from them can leave literal and figurative wounds in a relationship. These wounds can lead to bad feelings about the relationship and even impact the couple’s immune function. Chronic inflammation caused by negative interactions can weaken the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight off illnesses. The link between marital communication and immune function highlights the importance of open and honest conversations in maintaining a healthy relationship. To learn more about this fascinating research and its implications for couples, check out the full article!
A tendency for one or both spouses to avoid or withdraw from tough conversations could set up married couples for emotional distress, bad feelings about their relationship, chronic inflammation and lowered immune function, new research suggests.
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