Being in a healthy and supportive relationship can actually have a big boost on your happiness level, according to several studies. Being in love has a big effect on your oxytocin level, which promotes bonding and comfort. This is why you love being around your partner, and why just being near them can boost your mood.
Unrequited love can be emotionally painful. It can make us feel deep sadness and it can lead to depression in some people. Emotions can be all over the place and difficult to control, with people describing feeling angry, jealous, ashamed and anxious.
Research has found that poor-quality or unhappy relationships have a higher negative influence on physical and mental health than not being in a relationship. Evidence suggests that men and women treat friendships differently, with women being more likely to have broader, more intimate relationships than men.
