Strong and reliable relationships, with positive affection, mutual trust and understanding, do not arise between partners immediately. Stress resistance in love Some couples take more than three years to develop. But how can you not get depressed, lose faith in your partner, lose your "I" in the relationship? Stress and conflicts The most common vicious circle in a relationship is stress = conflict, conflict = stress. Experiences, suffering, and difficulties in restoring mutual understanding lead both partners to a chronic stressful state. Relationships can begin to be associated with problems, conflicts, and turmoil if you are under constant stress. Today, many couples do not tolerate each other. This is not about indulging and turning the other cheek. It's about understanding your partner and his needs and asking him to do the same in return. Regular conflicts are harmful to both, but one partner has to mitigate the conflict more often than the other, or suffer from aggression and