Research consistently shows that positive actions from one person can have a significant and positive ripple effect on the overall quality of a relationship. This is true for romantic relationships, friendships, family, and workplace connections.

The 5:1 Rule for Better Relationships

The Gottman Institute's "magic ratio" is five positive interactions for every one negative interaction (5:1), which indicates a healthy and stable relationship.

A study by the CENTER FOR BIBLE ENGAGEMENT shows when you read the Bible at least four times a week:

- Feeling lonely drops 30%

- Anger issues drop 32%

- Bitterness in relationships (marriage/kids/and so on) drops 40%

- Alcoholism drops 57%

- Feeling spiritually stagnant drops 60%

- Viewing pornography drops 61%

- Sharing your faith jumps 200%

- Discipling others jumps 230%

The YouVersion Bible app is a great app to use to dive into the Bible in whichever version suits you best. The New International Version Bible is easy to understand.