Reducing the Stress on Your Marriage

Negative stress effects your emotion and physical well-being, as well as your marriage. Take time to identify the source of your stress and then utilize these tips to reduce stress on yourself and your marriage:

• Talk to a friend.

• Slow down.

• Find time in your day to do something that makes you feel good.

• Keep your sense of humor — even in difficult situations.

• Don’t dwell on your mistakes.

• Forgive yourself and your partner.

• Don’t expect perfection — from your partner or yourself.

• Find ways to take care of your partner — and yourself.

• Change the scenery.

• Eliminate unnecessary pressure and people.