How To Manage Stress In A Relationship?

Stress is an emotional or mental strain or tension resulting from a demanding or adverse circumstances.

Relationships are meant to be a source of comfort and mitigate stress. We have always believed that if you are in a relationship, you are better equipped to survive life’s inevitable

pressures, and that it is helpful to have someone in your corner at all times.

But what if your relationship is actually the source of pressure in your life? What if you come home from a heavy day at work and have to face criticism, or if you can never agree on finances? Perhaps you feel your partner’s demands are just too much – or are your asks simply not being met.

Instead of relief from the stress of the day, you may feel that you are running from one stress to another without a break.

There are some particular points in a relationship that we know are more susceptible to stress than others. They all pivot around one person’s attention being diverted from the relationship at some point in times such as the birth of a new baby, starting a new job, facing a particularly hard time at work, or undertaking exams. Perhaps one of you is needs more attention than usual, due to illness or facing the death of a loved one.

How to manage strsss.

1. Isolate the source of stress

This could come from either outside your relationship (work, family, financial issues) or from within. If the source of stress is not the relationship itself, don't let stress spoil your private life. Learn how to manage so that it doesn't seep into conversations with your partner.

2. Work on your communication skills

Most relationship problems have their origin in the partners' failure to express their concerns and emotions straightforwardly. The first skill a couple needs as a team is to speak clearly, honestly and respectfully. origin in the partners' failure to express their concerns and emotions straightforwardly. The first skill a couple needs as a team is to speak clearly, honestly and respectfully.

3. Face financial problems together

Money is one of the first causes of stress in a relationship. ^[8] If debt, unemployment or related issues are putting a strain on your life as a couple, you should be open about it and look for a solution together.

4. Work on your communication skills

Most relationship problems have their origin in the partners' failure to express their concerns and emotions straightforwardly. The first skill a couple needs as a team is to speak clearly, honestly and respectfully.

5. Remember that work shouldn't take over your relationship

Jobs take up a large part of everyone's life and energy. However, work-related stress can often affect a couple's well-being. This doesn't mean you have to keep it all to yourself. Share it with your partner and find stress-relieving activities together.