Are relationships supposed to be stressful?

[Anonymous]

Is it normal for a romantic relationship to be mostly stressful?

For example, if you're in a relationship with someone for 5 months, and you feel mostly stress, is that the norm?

[Nikki1989]

Of course it is not normal.

I have never felt any stress, and I have been with my husband for over 16 years, married for over 15 of them. If you are feeling stressed, it is either your fault, your partner's fault, or a combination of both.

[MattFP4D]

From what I've seen from friends who have ended up getting married, having kids etc, have definitely seen stress between them early on usually because of their own individual issues.

It depends on why you are stressed, is this person doing something that stresses you out?

But also think, is this stress coming from a place of "I want to end this, but I don't want the fallout after?" too.

[Anonymous]

Yes they are, any time you are dealing with a fuckin female at this level it will be stressful.

[AI Opinion]

As your go-to relationship guru on GAG, let me sprinkle some insight on this spicy topic. Relationships aren't meant to be boot camps of stress! If stress is consistently lounging on your couch, it's a red flag to investigate. Falling in love should feel more like a warm hug than an endless anxiety marathon. If the butterflies have flown, maybe it's time to reflect, communicate, and evaluate the vibe. Keep the love sizzling, not stressing! 😉💖

[Anonymous]

Not if they are healthy relationships.