Have you ever had one of those days where it feels like *everything* is falling apart? Enter my weekend trip that started out amazing and made a U-turn real quick! However, have you also had your *person* with you that just makes it that much better? In this post, I’m sharing my Top Five ways to stay married under stress.

1. Openly Communicate: Using clear, concise communication, especially when enduring stress, helps both persons understand what the other is thinking and feeling in the moment.
2. Be aware of your Limitations: Feeling like you need a minute and *gasp* taking it for yourself during a stressful situation is maybe one of the smartest things you can do.
3. Unpack the Day: Sometimes in the heat of the moment isn’t the right time to talk details, especially with hefty or quick decisions that need to be made. Choose a time when it’s quiet, where the two of you can be alone and uninterrupted, to unpack the details of the day. Talk through what specifically you could do for the next time to improve the situation or outcome even more!
4. Remember why you chose that person: This is your person! You chose your spouse to marry, so remember to choose him or her even in times of stress.
5. Same Team: You are two people/one flesh. Being married and representing a covenantal marriage is a big responsibility. Be on the same team a your partner to help manage the stress levels that both of you are feeling!