Almost Smart Cookie Tip
Why Stress Hurts Relationships
Stress has gotten a bad rap. Sometimes it's necessary. Stressful situations trigger physical reactions such as increased adrenalin and our fight or flight response. We rely on these reactions to help us cope with all kinds of threatening situations, including daily ones. We hit the brakes when we see the car in front of us looming too closely, pay more attention to the location of our wallet or handbag in a crowd and scan walkways for signs of ice patches or broken cement.
The downside of stress occurs when our stress responses are too frequent, intense or long-lasting. When stress gets out of control, our work, health and love life can suffer, too.