The secret to a happy relationship has been found! Interview with the CEO of eHarmony
What are the main keys to a healthy relationship with your partner? Grant Langston, CEO of Eharmony Online Services, tried to answer this important question. In his interview, he shares the latest scientific research with an entertaining and valuable discussion.
Contents of the article:
Definition of a Quality Love Relationship
Interviewer: “How do you define a healthy relationship?”
Langston: “I think a lot of it depends on the person and their needs. They are the ones who understand what is considered healthy and what is not. But, as a rule, in a good, strong relationship, two people feel absolutely comfortable. They have the opportunity to be themselves and feel loved and accepted. Communication between them is open and their sex life is active. They also have a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. In short, their couples are not closed systems and openly exchange information with the world.”
“They are also satisfied with life outside of the relationship. This includes key areas such as communication, health, career and hobbies. People in healthy relationships tend to be happy and content.”
Objectives of the study
INTERVIEWER: “What prompted the company to conduct a study on customer relationship satisfaction?”
Langston: “Calmness and harmony with our lovers are important to all of us. I was very interested in keeping my finger on the pulse of society and finding out what romantic couples are breathing now and how much they like this life.”
The main characteristics of people who are happy and unhappy in relationships
Interviewer: “According to the data received, what problems may affect the relationship?”
Langston: “In this study, we looked at a number of factors. In the happiest couples, both partners had personal qualities such as optimism and confidence. They were about the same age. They often had more sex than the other. In addition, satisfied couples were willing to compromise and always communicated openly. In difficult cases, they did not lightly dismiss referrals to psychotherapists. It is worth noting that happy partners regularly spent time together — for example, participating in activities.”
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Not all couples can live in peace and harmony throughout their entire life together. This is due to the fact that not all people know exactly what they want to get from.
Interviewer: “What are the characteristics of unhappy couples?”
Langston: “The unluckiest of our respondents initially entered into relationships simply because they thought they had time and couldn”t leave their age behind. By the way, the age difference between the partners in this case was significant. They did not particularly value time spent with each other. There was no trust in the relationship. Regular sex was not enough, at least for one of the couple members.”
Amazing results
Interviewer: “Which of the study findings surprised you the most?”
Langston: “Perhaps what surprised us most was that the passage of time and changing times also change the dynamics of relationships. This includes changing all kinds of gender stereotypes. Our research showed that millennials aged 25-34 are people who are satisfied with their relationships. They are more likely to be open to dialogue and embrace the principle of feedback. It is interesting to note that men today are more likely to rely on therapists than in the past.”
Useful tips
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Langston: “I think that element is simply the ability to communicate effectively with your partner. To improve other aspects of the relationship, open dialogue is necessary. First of all, we need to discuss the problems.”
Interviewer: “What advice would you give to couples who want to have a happy relationship?
Langston: “After spending time together, determine your priorities. This includes regular walks, going to the theater or stadium together, traveling, and even cooking dinner together. Don”t forget to keep in touch! For example, walking in the park holding hands.”
Interviewer: “How did you understand that it was time to leave?”
Langston: “If your personal happiness is in danger of being lost. You don”t feel like life brings you joy. In this case, you should seriously think about changing your life. Assess the value and importance of your partner. In such cases, they most likely do not match.”
Interviewer: “Do you have anything to add to what was said?”
Langston: “Perhaps I would say this: life is too short to spend it with someone who is not into it!”
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