Can stress ever be good for relationships?
A) Yes, if it is acute stress.
B) No, because the physiological effects of stress have immediate, powerful, and usually invisible effects.
C) No, because stress tends to Òpile up,Ó which depletes couples' resources for dealing with it.
D) Yes, especially when couples have the resources and skills to meet the challenge successfully.

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While chronic stress can be detrimental to relationships, acute stress can actually enhance relationships if couples have the necessary resources and skills to handle it successfully. This is because successfully navigated stressors can increase intimacy and strengthen bonds between partners.

Can Stress Ever Be Good for Relationships