Couples who argue have a lower risk of ill health and dying prematurely, study finds 

Want to live longer? Have a blazing row with your spouse! Couples who argue have a lower risk of ill health and dying prematurely, study finds

  • Couples who row with equal intensity have a lower risk of dying prematurely
  • Study in Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine studied 192 couples over 32 years
  • However Kyle Bourassa, of University of Arizona, said: ‘The greater mismatch between spouses’ anger-coping response style, the greater risk of early death’

It might not seem like it at the time, but having a blazing row with your partner could be good for you.

Those who argue with one another have a lower risk of ill health and dying prematurely, scientists have found.

However, this only applies to couples who row with equal intensity.

If one contains their anger while the other gives full vent to their feelings, it could almost double their risk of an early death.

Couples who row with equal intensity have a lower risk of ill health and dying prematurely, a U.S. study has found (file picture)

The US study, in the Journal of Psychosomatic Medicine, studied responses from 192 couples over 32 years to see whether how they argued affected their lifespan. 

Psychology Kyle Bourassa, of the University of Arizona, said: ‘The greater the mismatch between spouses’ anger-coping response style, the greater the risk of early death.

‘If spouses’ responses to conflict differ, this could translate into more daily conflict over time. 

‘One may want more heated disagreements, whereas another partner might not, leaving both partners dissatisfied with how their conflicts are handled.

‘This could result in more daily stress that would damage people’s health over the long-term. Couples whose interpersonal styles better match might have less conflict and maintain better health as a result.’

If a couples 'interpersonal styles' do not match then they may have a greater risk of early death (file picture)

If a couples ‘interpersonal styles’ do not match then they may have a greater risk of early death (file picture)

 

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