This sounds like a bad joke but it isn't. Researchers say that Valentine's Day can be dangerous to your health. The reason: the most romantic day of the year is also the time when a lot of couples break up.
This shocking news comes from Arizona State University researchers who found that couples are five times more likely to split apart on Valentine's Day than on any other day. This often occurs during the two-week period before and after that occasion.
This startling fact was uncovered after researchers studied 245 students. The subjects were interviewed about their personal relationships.
"One group was asked to fill out a questionnaire a week before Valentine's Day and then repeat the same questions a week after February 14. The other three groups had to answer the same questionnaire on two occasions a fortnight apart but did so in September, November or April," reported Robin Yapp of the Daily Mail.
"After allowing for other factors that may influence the likelihood of a split - such as length of relationship and number of former partners - couples were five and a half times more likely to break up close to Valentine's Day," he added.
Professor Steven Neuberg, a psychologist and lead author of the study, said the stress of Valentine's Day that causes these problems appears to stem from the fact that the occasion is often a no-win situation.
If you're romantic, some people may interpret that as a false gesture that goes with the holiday. If you do nothing, it may be perceived as a sign that you don't care. Either way, you lose, Neuberg said.
"Seeing others enjoying candlelit dinners, exchanging gifts or kissing can lead us to think other couples enjoy more romantic relationships," Yapp said.
"We suggest that Valentine's Day may be less beneficial to relationships than those who market cards, flowers, chocolates and jewelry would have one believe. Indeed, we propose that Valentine's Day is harmful to many relationships," Neuberg concluded.
Of course, sincerity is the name of the game here. If you have feelings for someone and truly care for that person, your sincerity will shine through and stay with you no matter what day it is.
To show your sincerity, be faithful, respect your partner and be sensitive to his or her needs. That way, your relationship will grow stronger everyday and it will feel like Valentine's Day every day of the year. - 15784
This shocking news comes from Arizona State University researchers who found that couples are five times more likely to split apart on Valentine's Day than on any other day. This often occurs during the two-week period before and after that occasion.
This startling fact was uncovered after researchers studied 245 students. The subjects were interviewed about their personal relationships.
"One group was asked to fill out a questionnaire a week before Valentine's Day and then repeat the same questions a week after February 14. The other three groups had to answer the same questionnaire on two occasions a fortnight apart but did so in September, November or April," reported Robin Yapp of the Daily Mail.
"After allowing for other factors that may influence the likelihood of a split - such as length of relationship and number of former partners - couples were five and a half times more likely to break up close to Valentine's Day," he added.
Professor Steven Neuberg, a psychologist and lead author of the study, said the stress of Valentine's Day that causes these problems appears to stem from the fact that the occasion is often a no-win situation.
If you're romantic, some people may interpret that as a false gesture that goes with the holiday. If you do nothing, it may be perceived as a sign that you don't care. Either way, you lose, Neuberg said.
"Seeing others enjoying candlelit dinners, exchanging gifts or kissing can lead us to think other couples enjoy more romantic relationships," Yapp said.
"We suggest that Valentine's Day may be less beneficial to relationships than those who market cards, flowers, chocolates and jewelry would have one believe. Indeed, we propose that Valentine's Day is harmful to many relationships," Neuberg concluded.
Of course, sincerity is the name of the game here. If you have feelings for someone and truly care for that person, your sincerity will shine through and stay with you no matter what day it is.
To show your sincerity, be faithful, respect your partner and be sensitive to his or her needs. That way, your relationship will grow stronger everyday and it will feel like Valentine's Day every day of the year. - 15784
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