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CEO and Founder of Innovative Match, Cassie Zampa-Keim, offers tips on finding a healthy and happy relationship.

How would you define wellness in a relationship?

Most dating experts typically focus on toxic, unhealthy relationships, which at the outset is logical, considering how being in the wrong relationship could wreak havoc on an individual’s mental health or well-being. I like to look at wellness from a different perspective. I believe the hallmark of a healthy relationship is the presence of space — for happiness, health, personal satisfaction and mutual respect.

Why is it important?

Wellness is vital to a relationship because it means you have an increased chance of being happier and healthier in the long run.

Research has linked psychological well-being to physical well-being. Feeling satisfied with your life could decrease your risk for certain illnesses and offer similar benefits, including a strong sleep cycle and a healthy diet. Wellness is demonstrably essential and healthy relationships are correlated with increased wellness.

If someone isn’t in a romantic relationship, can they get these benefits elsewhere?

Wellness should be fundamentally intrinsic, meaning you should determine your self-worth using only internal factors, and not external sources, such as a partner. However, the ability to share your life with another, a partner who inspires you to be your best and healthiest self, and is happy for you when you are, can be fulfilling in a way you cannot replicate platonically.

What are the healthy signs one should be on the lookout for during the get-to-know-you period?

An individual seeking a long-term, healthy relationship should consider prioritizing stability and wellness in a potential match. You should feel confident in your match’s ability to function as an empathetic and productive person.