Public Displays Boost Marriage Satisfaction

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The secret to a happy marriage? PDA, according to a study

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Researchers from the University of Silesia in Katowice , Poland , recruited more than 450 participants for their study.

They were asked questions about their public and private displays of affection.

Polish participants reported the highest level of PDA , while Indonesian participants reported lowest.

Analysis revealed displays of romantic affection like holding hands, kissing or cuddling both in public and privately, were linked to enhanced relationship satisfaction.

It was also associated with improved wellbeing, reduced stress and greater life satisfaction.

Study also revealed cultural differences in attitudes towards PDA.

eHarmony found 50 per cent of respondents had reached this stage, and 23 per cent reported feeling happier as a result.

Biologically, vasopressin - a powerful hormone released by men and women during orgasm - strengthens feelings of attachment.

Oxytocin - released during childbirth - deepens feelings of attachments.

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