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It's no secret these days that our economy is in shambles.  It's not a big surprise that gas prices are higher, high paying jobs are lower, and unemployment is through the roof.  So it should not be a surprise to you that your stress levels are dangerously high and more than likely will start affecting your relationships.   The financial stress and recession is taking a toll on many relationships.  

On Fox 5 News in San Diego, Jennine provided quick tips to stomp out the stress and spice up the connection because relationships don't have to suffer when the pocket book gets tight.  She helped San Diego find ways to destress and have fun connecting.   Jennine gave tips on decompressing from your day, destressing, and finding other ways to focus on your bond.  

You may have experienced the feeling when you sit in front of your computer working and you see an email from Facebook staring at you. You think to yourself, “I will make a quick response and then get right back on track with work and be productive.” But next thing you know, you are readying the hilarious posts from friends, responding to interesting conversations, and saying hi to friends you haven’t seen for a while. As your “quick” peak evolves into a long-long time, the facebooking feels “addicting.” Does this sound familiar?

John Gottman wrote in his book about ways that are damaging in relationships, along with seven principles needed to make marriage work. The following are some items that he wrote about that can be hurtful. When you read the list, focus on behaviors that you do within the relationship, and avoid searching for how your partner is within the relationship. The more you are aware of your behaviors, the more you can stop them. Take a look at what John Gottman says can damage a relationship:

Some compare love relationships to a dance.  And, while it “takes two to tango," when one partner shifts, the whole relationship is re-organized.  This means that couples counseling can work without both partners!  Jennine assists couples in navigating all of the complicated areas of love relationships: financial, sexual, verbal and non-verbal communication, interpersonal dynamics, and more.  If you are looping over and over within the same arguments, if you feel disillusioned and frustrated... it doesn’t have to be this way!  Re-discover your love and affection and feel valued and esteemed in your relationship.  Jennine will give you the tools to work together, stop fighting and start enjoying your relationship.