Elevated blood sugar, slowed digestion, and pupil dilation are all symptoms of fear. These can occur when couples engage in intense conflicts, a condition marriage researcher John Gottman calls __________.

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Flooding is a term used by marriage researcher John Gottman to describe a physiological response to stress or fear, often occurring during intense conflicts, where one feels overwhelmed by sudden, intense emotional reactions. This can lead to elevated blood sugar, slowed digestion, and pupil dilation among other symptoms.

Elevated Blood Sugar, Slowed Digestion, and Pupil Dilation Are All