couples<\/a> involved in the study, both partners did drink alcohol, with husbands more likely to drink than their wives. However, interestingly, general marriage dissatisfaction was higher when wives drank while their husbands refrained from drinking.<\/p>\nIt seems the amount of alcohol isn\u2019t too influential \u2013 although couples may have reported drinking different amounts, this seemed to matter less.\u00a0The only downside would be if one person was obviously considered to have a drinking problem which brings separate issues to any relationship.<\/p>\n
The study also highlighted how much couples influence each other with their drinking habits when spending more time together whether taking long vacations or in long-term circumstances such as\u00a0retirement. It seems drinking habits tend to mirror each other when spending long periods of time together.<\/p>\n
However, the experts say drinking in moderation with each other is an effective way to bring a sense of unity, fun, and togetherness to a relationship.\u00a0It\u2019s important to note that it\u2019s all about similar drinking habits so those couples that are both tee-total were also found to have happy and successful relationships. They also stress that\u00a0couples shouldn\u2019t drink more or change the way they\u00a0drink in hopes of improving a relationship. However, study author Dr. Kira Birditt\u00a0does suggest it\u2019s a good idea to occasionally abstain from drinking alcohol when your partner\u00a0does, too.<\/p>\n
\u2018We\u2019re not suggesting that people should drink more or change the way they drink.\u00a0We\u2019re not sure why this is happening, but it could be that couples that do more leisure time activities together have better marital quality.\u2019<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\nSo, if you want to know how to have a happy relationship \u2013 whether you enjoy long walks, go jogging together, do yoga classes together or any other hobby \u2013 pouring yourselves both a glass of wine and enjoying the company can be added to your list of bonding activities that go towards a better life together. In other words, if handled with care, drinking together can add a nice fuel to a relationship but hopefully without the nasty hangover the next morning.<\/p>\n
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