Til Stress Do Us Part: How to Heal the #1 Issue in Our Relationships

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What if the problem isn't your partner-it's stress This relatable and empowering guide offers indispensable tools to stress-proof your relationship. "Full of clear strategies for overcoming the overwhelm. A must-read!"-Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play Every week, couples come into Elizabeth Earnshaw's therapy room claiming their relationship issues are stressing them out. "The reality is just the opposite," she says. "The unprecedented collective stress we all face today is the cause of many relationship challenges couples are experiencing." With 'Til Stress Do Us Part, this trusted expert shares the tools you need to protect yourself and your relationship from distress-and restore harmony, understanding, and love. Beginning with an overview of many kinds of stress we face-from acute to chronic stress and even positive stress-Earnshaw uses client stories and personal experiences to reveal the visible and invisible strains on ourselves and our relationships. With warmth and humor, she shares research-backed practices to help you detect signs of overwhelm and take proactive measures to protect, refresh, and heal yourselves. You'll discover journaling prompts, body-based exercises, scripts, boundary-setting guidelines and more for letting go of pressures and restoring intimacy. Over the course of the book, you'll learn how to: . Set effective boundaries . Self-soothe and self-regulate when life gets rough . Take responsibility for what makes you happy . Communicate with compassion rather than resentment . Identify and cope with what's in your control. and what's not . Reduce conflict and find more connection in your relationship "When we become partners, we commit to taking on life's troubles together," says Earnshaw. Here is an essential resource for helping you return your relationship to what it should be-a refuge from stress in a turbulent and demanding world in which we always have each other's backs.

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"Full of clear strategies for overcoming the overwhelm. A must-read!" --Eve Rodsky, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play

"'Til Stress Do Us Part, an insightful book on managing stress within relationships, is a game changer! It provides practical solutions with a positive approach, making it an invaluable resource for couples navigating life's challenges. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a healthier and happier relationship." --Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, New York Times bestselling author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace and Drama Free

"Vulnerable, practical, and insightful, 'Til Stress Do Us Part is the essential guide for how to deal with the most pressing issue in our relationships. Liz Earnshaw gives readers an inside look at how stress and the mental load negatively impact our relationships using her own life as an example, along with those of other couples. I couldn't put this book down, and I cannot wait to recommend it to all my clients." --Amanda White, LPC, author of Not Drinking Tonight

"Funny, relatable, and beyond wise! If relationships came with a guide, this book would be it. Not only does Liz unpack the way stress impacts our relationships, she also shares what to do about it." --Dr. Sara Kuburic, author of It's On Me

"Liz Earnshaw's latest book, 'Til Stress Do Us Part, is a groundbreaking exploration of the impact of stress on relationships. Liz's compassion and vulnerability make this book a must-read for all of us who are looking to protect our intimate partnerships from a very real threat. I will be recommending this book to clients and students for many years to come." --Alexandra H. Solomon, PhD, Northwestern University, author of Love Every Day, and host of the podcast Reimagining Love

Author Bio

Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT, CGT, is a licensed family and marriage therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist, AAMFT Approved Supervisor, cofounder of the Serena-Williams-backed relationship health company OURS, and founder of A Better Life Therapy. She's the therapist behind the popular Instagram account @lizlistens. She's been featured in the New York Times, Today, O, The Oprah Magazine online, USA Today, Well+Good, and mindbodygreen and has been interviewed by CBS News. She lives in Philadelphia.