Study: For Love Longevity, Put on Rose-Colored Glasses

Written by Pat's Papers | Monday, 25 July 2011 7:35 AM

When it comes to love, “blinder is often better” says the LA Times. New research suggests that prolonging the “happy delusions” of new love may actually help the longevity of a relationship. Researchers say newlyweds who are blindly (and sometimes misguidedly) optimistic about their partners tend to be the most content with their relationships three years down the line. It works the other way too: if you have an idealistic partner, chances are their view will ultimately make you happier. Scientists aren’t sure why this is—perhaps we rise to the challenge and become the better person reflected in our partner’s eyes. The Times has some good pointers about how to heed this advice (” Positive illusions shouldn’t be the equivalent of putting your fingers in your ears and singing, ‘Lalalalala, I don’t hear you.’”)

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