'Til Stress Do Us Part by Elizabeth Earnshaw Summary
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In "'Til Stress Do Us Part," therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw reveals why your partner isn't the problem - unprecedented collective stress is. Endorsed by NYT bestselling author Eve Rodsky as "a must-read," this guide offers research-backed tools to transform relationship conflict into connection. What if stress is actually your third partner?
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When Stress Hijacks Your Love Story
Have you ever noticed how couples who deeply love each other can suddenly find themselves trapped in cycles of criticism and emotional distance? The revolutionary insight at the heart of "Til Stress Do Us Part" is that it's not your relationship that's the problem-it's stress destroying your relationship. When we're stressed, we literally lose access to crucial relationship tools like affection, humor, and problem-solving. Our brains cannot function in relationship-enhancing ways when our nervous systems are in survival mode. Some of us become agitated like a "king cobra," others withdraw like an "opossum," while some immediately think of escape like a "fearful deer." Most importantly, these stress responses aren't rational-they draw on stored experiences and often misinterpret neutral situations as threats. Under chronic stress, we become flooded and dysregulated, struggling with impulse control and awareness of others. We become self-focused, less cooperative, and find it nearly impossible to compromise, even on small differences.
The Mental Load Trap
The Physiology of Relationship Stress
The Power of Co-Regulation
Intimacy Beyond the Bedroom
Embracing the "Good Enough" Life
Creating a Sustainable System Together
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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