Interpersonal relationships Since we are social beings, the quality of our lives depends in large measure on our interpersonal relationships. One strength of the human condition is our possibility to give and receive support from one another under stressful conditions. Social support makes up of the exchange of resources among people based on their interpersonal ties. Those of us with strong support systems appear better health than those without such ties. Studies over types of illnesses, from depression to heart disease, show that the presense of social support helps people defend themselves
