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The Drinking Partnership
The health impacts of drinking alcohol, and its connection with mortality, are well known.
However, some surprisingly positive links have also emerged between the use of alcohol and a successful romantic partnership.
Data shows that when the alcohol use of partners is in sync, couples report better quality marriages, and remain married longer than those whose drinking habits differ; a concept that has been dubbed ‘the drinking partnership’.
Still, knowing what we do about the impact of alcohol on health, why do couples who drink concordantly seem to live longer? Well-matched couples often enjoy similar activities, and the harmony this brings to relationships has positive impacts on health, leading couples towards longevity.
It has been shown that as people age, they become more invested in maintaining good quality relationships, and researchers believe that similar drinking habits may be part of that larger dynamic.
However, some surprisingly positive links have also emerged between the use of alcohol and a successful romantic partnership.
Data shows that when the alcohol use of partners is in sync, couples report better quality marriages, and remain married longer than those whose drinking habits differ; a concept that has been dubbed ‘the drinking partnership’.
Still, knowing what we do about the impact of alcohol on health, why do couples who drink concordantly seem to live longer? Well-matched couples often enjoy similar activities, and the harmony this brings to relationships has positive impacts on health, leading couples towards longevity.
It has been shown that as people age, they become more invested in maintaining good quality relationships, and researchers believe that similar drinking habits may be part of that larger dynamic.