8 Tips for Handling Relationship Stress

8 TIPS FOR HANDLING RELATIONSHIP STRESS Use collaborative decision-making to create a win-win resolution to the problem. Don't let anger or defensiveness get the best of you this weakens support and affection. Help your partner as best as you can. Offering support can ease stress. Find small ways to show affection and compassion to not lose touch with your partner. Talk things out. This can offer fresh Take time to pause and relax. This can help put stressful situations into perspective. perspectives and help resolve problems. Not everyone responds to stress the same way. Don't be surprised if your partner has different coping mechanisms than you. Make the focus of the problem a situation, not the other person in the relationship. https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/living-the-questions/201305/10-essential-skills-couples-coping-stress http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2013/11/07/6-steps-to-help-keep-stress-from-beating-you/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/resolution-not-con- flict/201305/stress-in-relationships-10-sources-and-their-antidotes Swinton & Associates Counseling