PARTNERSHIP RELATIONS AND THE FEELING OF SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING

Abstract

Davit Katamadze E-mail: datoqatamadze@gmail.com Assistant Professor of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Georgia, Batumi https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8815-1167   Ketevan Beridze E-mail: k.beridze@bsu.edu.ge Professor of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University Georgia, Batumi https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6268-7037   Nino Rusieshvili E-mail: niniarusieshvili@gmail.com Teacher, Master of Clinical Psychology, BSU, special teacher of psychology clinic Georgia, Batumi https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6370-5553   Lizi Vekua E-mail: vekualiza10@gmail.com Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University, Third year student of psychology Georgia, Batumi https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2193-2779   Abstract. A person's life satisfaction is determined by various factors: feeling satisfied with oneself and achievements, positive relationships, social involvement, independence, self-acceptance, continuous growth. Our well-being is also greatly influenced by partnership relations. As part of our research, I wanted to find out how much our love relationships govern our sense of subjective well-being. An unhealthy relationship can affect many areas of mental health, life satisfaction, self-perception, and even self-esteem. A positive partner relationship, characterized by factors such as emotional support, friendship, intimacy, and effective communication, is associated with reduced stress levels, improved mood, and greater psychological resilience (Pietromonaco & Collins, 2017). Moreover, the benefits of healthy partnerships go beyond psychological well-being to include aspects of physical health. For example, individuals with satisfying relationships have lower rates of cardiovascular disease, better immune system function, and even longer life spans (Robles & Kiecolt-Glaser, 2003). Having a supportive partner can also enhance individuals' social well-being by providing belonging, validation, and social support during difficult times (Gable & Gosnell, 2013). It is interesting to believe that two people can have such a great influence on each other, that their symbiosis can lead not only to their relationship satisfaction and happiness, but also to the level of well-being, self-acceptance, autonomy, adaptation to the environment, etc. These factors will be discussed in the paper. Romantic relationships are a central aspect of most people's lives. We hypothesize that satisfaction with the partnership affects subjective well-being and life satisfaction.   Key words: partnership relations, well-being, satisfaction, partner.   JEL classification: Y800