It's possible for a relationship to feel good, and to worry about it at the same time. Maybe your partner takes longer than usual to text back, and your stomach drops. Maybe a small change in tone makes you replay the whole conversation. Maybe you know logically that things are probably fine, but your mind keeps asking, “What if they’re pulling away?” That kind of anxiety can be exhausting. It can also be confusing, because relationships do come with real uncertainty. No one

Learn why uncertainty causes anxiety, disrupts sleep, and keeps you on edge—and practical ways to manage stress while problems remain unresolved.

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How does stress affect relationships? And how can you protect your relationship from the negative effects of stress?