Nagging Girlfriends Make Men Healthier

According to this study, girlfriends who nag or exhibit “irritating” behavior are actually gems and should be appreciated by their partners. So if you are a woman with a strong personality, know that it’s not a concerning quality — you’re actually helping your partner lower their risk of contracting health issues like diabetes.

Having a strong personality may have certain consequences, but this study from specialists at Michigan State University and the University of Chicago proved their benefits, with an analysis proving that having a bad temper can impact certain health conditions.

1,229 people and their partners were asked about how satisfied they felt in relationships and how happy they were. They answered questions about whether they spent free time together, how much trust and openness they felt, and the criticism or demands they thought were directed towards them.

Women with positive responses had a reduced risk of getting diabetes, which researchers explained was due to the conscious way women interact with their partners. This ultimately had an effect on their metabolic health.

Men, however, showed different results in the women’s study — the opposite, in fact! Men that wrote responses showing they were in relationships with women who like control, made demands and criticized them displayed lower probabilities of developing diabetes in the future.  Beyond having a lower chance of developing diabetes, the men in the studies also improved their chances of controlling blood sugar levels after diabetes is diagnosed.