Overview

• On July 17, Harvard social scientist Arthur Brooks told The Peter Attia Drive podcast that marriage’s primary goal is deep friendship, not sustained passion.
• Brooks warned that partners who feel lonely while living together face a high risk of divorce.
• He clarified that solitude is different from loneliness and that individuals need varied levels of personal space.
• The professor recommended that couples cultivate shared interests beyond parenting tasks to sustain their connection.
• NHS England research shows that good-quality relationships improve longevity and reduce risks of mental and physical health problems.