Are relationships the real key to lasting happiness? In today's episode, hosts Deb Turton and Guy Daigneault discuss how good social relationships are the most consistent predictor of a long, happy life.

• Deb and Guy's take on relationships - no one has the best advice on healthy relationships, but there are some guidelines you can follow to be successful.
• Guy breaks down a study that followed people for 75 years - according to the study, the most important element to long-term happiness was relationships.
• For Deb, if one person is unhappy in a relationship, the relationship will be unhappy.
• Deb goes through the benefits of investing in social connections.
• Guy explains why sometimes it's better not to be in a relationship.
• Deb and Guy discuss how the pandemic highlighted the need for connections and socialization.
• When investing in relationships, Guy feels you must make it about them and what you can do to improve their lives.
• Guy reveals that people with poor relationship skills are rarely happy.
• According to Deb, you can't build a strong relationship via text - you need the energy of physical interactions to be successful.
• Guy describes why we all need to be intentional about building meaningful relationships.
• Guy and Deb discuss the role of money in all types of relationships.
• Deb shares her thoughts on asking for help - and why it's not a sign of weakness.
• For Guy, a relationship cannot function if you have conflicting values. You can have different opinions but never different values.
• Guy and Deb agree that respect is essential in all relationships.

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