3 Ways Drinking Coffee Makes Your Relationship With Him So Much Stronger

A study published in the Journal of Family Psychology revealed that happy couples are well-rested couples. The experiment, conducted by Maranges and McNulty, surveyed 68 newlywed couples that were asked to journal their evaluations of their interactions with each other, overall relationship satisfaction, and amount of sleep for 7 days.

Not surprisingly, those who received an adequate amount of sleep throughout the week were found to be more satisfied in their marital relationship. This suggests that sleep may be directly correlated to performance in self-regulatory behaviors, such as maintaining a healthy, happy relationship.

It’s important for couples to remain alert and active when interacting with one another, so as to be able to make the best decisions as a team and provide their full attention. A lack of sleep will lead to sluggish behavior, inattentiveness, and an overall grumpy mood. This can result in short tempers and friction in an otherwise very loving relationship.

So what does coffee have to do with this? Here are the benefits of coffee and how drinking coffee can transform your relationship.

1. It replenishes energy to make up for lack of sleep.

Naturally, sleep is the best way to replenish energy, but not everyone has the luxury of getting that full 8-hour resting period. In a busy life where you are constantly on the go, sometimes you’re lucky to get just a few short hours of shut-eye before the alarm goes off and you have to do it all over again.

When energy is lacking, there’s no better pick me up than a quick cup of joe. Allowing yourself a bit of coffee is actually good for you, as it’s been proven to help prevent heart disease, cancer, and lower rates of depression among women. But at its most basic level, the caffeine wakes you up enough to control your behavior and stabilize emotions.

It’s a simple trick, but so effective. Have you ever been in a situation where you’re talking to your significant other and just thought to yourself, I do not have the energy for this right now (or maybe even said it our loud)? Sometimes you’re simply exhausted from life and just can’t handle one more thing at the moment. Coffee might just be the fast fix you need.

2. It can help you think more clearly.

When you’re tired, it’s hard to think straight and deal with conflict and everyday life situations rationally. You may be at your wits and ready to snap at whatever pokes you next. Throw a relationship into the mix and there could be problems. That’s where a little boost of caffeine can mean the difference between an avoidable fight and a calm discussion.

3. It's a perfect morning couple ritual.

“This morning, with her, having coffee.”

– Johnny Cash, when asked for his definition of paradise.

Another benefit of coffee? It can help your relationship by its community-building nature. There's something very comforting about sitting across the table from someone you care about in your favorite little coffee shop. You can talk and sip to your hearts' desire, all while leaving behind the worries of the world for a short time.

Yes, life is hectic and yes, you're going to be tired. But take the time to have a date over a cup of coffee to unwind from the stress of it all. It's incredible what a small act of genuine time investment in one another can do for your relationship.

Don’t let fatigue and a busy schedule get the best of you. Stop and enjoy the benefits of coffee with your significant other. You’re gonna need it.