The Health Crisis We're Ignoring

Why relationships matter more than you think - discover how the quality of our relationships directly impacts health outcomes and why it's time to prioritize relational well-being.

Angelica Jill Grace
Angelica Jill Grace
CEO and sex, love & relationship expert at HoneyRoots
March 2024
4 min read
The Health Crisis We're Ignoring

96%

Relationship Prediction Accuracy

5:1

Magic Ratio for Relationship Success

15-17

Years Added to Life Expectancy

The Health Crisis We're Ignoring

When you think about health, what comes to mind? Eating right, hitting the gym, maybe mindfulness or sleep?

What if I told you that none of those might be as critical as the quality of your relationships?

Science is crystal clear: our closest relationships shape everything from our mental well-being to physical health. Harvard's 80-year study on human happiness, health and longevity backs this up, revealing that quality relationships are the single most important factor in living a long, happy life.

Yet, relational health barely makes it into the public health conversation. We hear endlessly about diet, exercise, and stress management, but what about the health of our relationships?

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The Cost of Disconnection

Modern Isolation

Despite living in a hyper-connected world, people today feel lonelier, more isolated, and ironically, less connected than ever.

Health Impact

We're stressed, anxious, and sick — not just from diet and lifestyle, but from disconnection.

Relationship Science

Dr. John Gottman discovered the 'magic ratio' in relationships — five positive interactions for every negative one predicts relationship success with 96% accuracy.

Daily Practice

Long-term relationships don't thrive on occasional grand gestures — they thrive on the daily, often quiet, ways we show up and care for each other.

Building a Better World Through Relationships

The ripple effect of relational health is immense. When people thrive in their relationships, they experience lower stress, greater mental well-being, and improved physical health. These benefits extend beyond the couples — creating more resilient families, successful workplaces, and connected communities.

Beyond Personal Benefits

Relationships aren't just personal — they're the building blocks of society. If two people who love each other can't get along, how can we expect whole countries to work together?

Public Health Priority

Couples in healthy relationships live 15–17 years longer than those without them. The stakes couldn't be higher.

Cultural Transformation

Imagine a world where building secure relationships was a core part of what it means to live healthily.

Backed by Science & Experience

Angelica & Ayo - HoneyRoots Founders

Angelica & Ayo

Founders, HoneyRoots

Photo By, Martin Casas

Our founders combine expertise in relationship psychology and technology to address the public health crisis of relationship breakdown.

Built on decades of research and personal experience, HoneyRoots transforms scientific findings into practical tools that strengthen relationships at scale.

Our mission extends beyond individual couples to impact community wellness, mental health outcomes, and social cohesion across society.

Reimagining Public Health

It's time to start seeing relational health as essential to public health. The science is crystal clear, and the tools are here. What's missing is the action to scale this solution and make relational health a global priority.

Core Health Component

Relational health should be as fundamental to public health as clean water, air, and mental health services

Professional Integration

Doctors, teachers, and policy-makers need to recognize and promote the necessity of human connection

Systemic Change

Building a future where people don't just live longer but live better — more connected to ourselves, each other, and the planet

The Call to Action

Whether you're a health advocate, a policy-maker, a partner, or someone just looking to make life better for yourself and others, you can help redefine what health means.

Together, we can create:

A New Health Paradigm

Where building secure relationships is a core part of what it means to live healthily

Stronger Communities

Through deeper understanding and connection between individuals and groups

Better Health Outcomes

By addressing the root causes of stress, loneliness, and disconnection

Lasting Change

Creating a foundation for healthier, happier, and more connected future generations

Join the Relationship Revolution

Let's stop treating relationships as an afterthought and start seeing them for what they are: the foundation for a healthier, happier, and more humane world.

If we want a future where people don't just live longer but live better — more connected to ourselves, each other, and the planet — let's make relational health the bedrock of public health.

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