Am I too stressed to be in a relationship?

Our expert says:

Stress can impact even the strongest of relationships. And, if you’ve noticed a shift in how happy you feel with someone, you should examine what else is going on in your lives that may be causing this. Has one of you got exams? Or lost someone close to you? If so, it’s important to recognise that it’s not ‘you’ as a couple that’s creating this, but outside forces. And if you can communicate openly about how this is making you feel, you can discuss what you both can do to get through this tricky period.

What do you think? How do you handle stress in a relationship? Do you sometimes even need to put one on hold until you’re through a major stress in your life? Remember, everyone’s relationships is different. There’s no right or wrong.