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Interpersonal relationships
Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships.
(46) . Social support consists of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better able to cope with major life changes and daily hassles (困难).
(47) . Studies over a range of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, reveal that the presence of social support helps people fend off (挡开) illness, and the absence of such support makes poor health more likely.
(48) . First, friends, relatives, and co-workers may let us know that they value us.
(49) . Second, other people often provide us with informational support.
(50) . Third, we typically find social companionship supportive. Engaging in leisure-time activities with others helps us to meet our social needs while at the same time