The answer to this question of the ages is found within an insightful, detailed 3,800 word article by Tara Parker-Pope over at The New York Times. Although lengthy, it explores the research into this issue and focuses on the work by Ronald Glaser and Jan Kiecolt-Glaser from Ohio State University who’ve been studying the intersection of psychology on the biology of humans since the 1980s:
The two scientists were fascinated by each other’s work, which they often discussed over meals or while jogging together. Glaser suggested that they collaborate professionally, but finding common ground was a challenge: he studied virology and immunology; she was a clinical psychologist who focused on assertiveness and other behavior. In the early 1980s, however, Kiecolt-Glaser came across a book on the emerging field of psychoneuroimmunology, which concerns the interplay between behavior, the immune and endocrine systems and the brain and nervous system. The couple were intrigued by a science that lay at the intersection of their disciplines. [...]
In their first research collaboration, they sought to measure the effect of psychological stress on the immune system. Although earlier studies had established that trauma and other major stress — like the death of a loved one or prolonged sleep deprivation — weakened the immune system, the Glasers wanted to know if lesser forms of stress, like those associated with the workplace or graduate school, had a similar effect.
Who would’ve thought that two scientists in unrelated fields would find a way to work together like that?
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Although a debatable issue of marriage & health;Seen people from all walks of life,for whom it was a stress from the word GO (from the very first night).A large number of Indian guys are still deluded about it.Being sexually deprived make them vulnerable for marital sexual problems & stress for life long,may culminate to even divorce,suicidal or a loads of neurotic spectrum of diseases.Well,on the hand,a co-operative & understanding spouse can give you feel of heaven even in diverse situations where even friends or families are failures .
I survived through BPD w/disassociative disorder and possible bipolar II and thrived thanks to a close, devoted relationship with my husband. We’ve beat the odds and are together after 28 years. I am recovered except for MS that stepped in along the way. From day one we worked on this together so that I grew, so did he. We supported each other, him learning to understand my perceptions and how to help me and me understanding the pressures of being a caregiver through the worse times. Unlike most couples today we meant it when we said for better, for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer, till death do us part. I have my life and interests, he has his and then we have those we share. Other than my MS, our health is in grteat shape. Even the MS is not as severe as it could be. We see our relationship as spiritual – going beyond the body brain barrier.
All I can say is the right marriage is wonderful for both health and happiness. My wife had many childhood illnesses that caused doctors to put her on borrowed time, and yet she beat all their expectations by a decade before finally succumbing to impossible odds. She had no doubt that her marriage was the reason she was able to cope with those illnesses, both mentally and physically.
Without her my life is infinitely more stressful, with no one to share emotional issues with, no one to help through sleepless nights, no one to share intimacy with in any way, my own mental and physical health has deteriorated severely since she passed away.
Most people have no idea what it takes for a marriage to work, for it to be wonderful rather than a chore. What it takes is the willingness to be kind to each other every day. The rest comes together to those that are in love with someone enough to want to show kindness in every days ways, whether it’s helping with household chores or being romantic.
Another question why dont more people use the bible – its only outdated advice if we focus on our selves .
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20030915/article_01.htm
Thanks for sharing this article. I believe if it’s a healthy marriage then the couple is healthy. I found an excellent resource on this subject in a new book called “Loving in the Moment.” It has helped me tremendously and the author does a wonderful job of pointing out ways to have a meaningful and long lasting relationship.
Obviously, by our common sense or instincts, married couple is an inseparable bio-entity made from a boy and a girl for better keeping DNA alive.
Violation of this common sense to pursue invalid happiness will cause all problems in marriage. That is why divorce is like a surgical operation cutting a person into two.
(See “Is Your Happiness Valid?” Kindle/paperback book at Amazon.com)