Then ask yourself which couple gives you the strongest impression of happiness.
Next, ask why.
Did you choose based on something the characters were actually doing?
Or did the colors influence you?
Did you make an assumption about their relationship?
Did one couple simply “feel” happier?
That final question is particularly interesting because feelings are often generated before conscious reasoning.
We sometimes form an impression first and create an explanation afterward.
What Real Relationship Happiness Looks Like
Unlike a cartoon, real relationship happiness isn’t determined by appearance.
Healthy relationships tend to involve things such as trust, communication, respect, emotional safety, shared values, and the ability to handle disagreements.
There are happy couples who are very affectionate.
There are happy couples who rarely show affection in public.
There are couples who spend nearly every moment together.
There are couples who enjoy considerable independence.
Some relationships are loud and playful.
Others are quiet and calm.
