Stress is by definition a mental, physical and emotional expression of unresolved polarities and conflicts in the mind and nervous system. Stress comes from us, not from the world. Sometimes the stress is inside. Fear and uncertainty, attitudes and perceptions, unrealistic expectations and changes cause stress. “The causes of stress are in our daily lives and we can have our ups and downs, but stress is good or bad, we all have a lot of stress or a little”(). Causes of stress: work stress, being dissatisfied with a job, working too hard, working long hours, having poor management and being insecure. Life stress: death of a loved one, divorce, increased job loss, increased finances, marriage, moving, chronic illness or injury, emotional problems, caring for elderly or ill family members, traumatic events such as national.(Relationships) All People experience stress in their lives that may be related to the pressures of a job, finances, marriage or parenting. This can cause problems in marriages or other relationships. Being negative colors your perception of the relationship causing stress. Relationships can cause stress because they require time/energy and changes in your perception of the relationship. Over the past few years, Lisa Neff and I have documented two specific ways in which stressful events that occur outside of a relationship interfere with couples' ability to maintain an intimate bond within the relationship. Stress gives couples more difficult problems to solve, stress decreases the ability to solve their problems effectively. Physical health, if stress is not managed, can contribute to health problems such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes. the effect of stress on the body...... middle of paper ......ow. April 15, 2014 .“How stress affects a relationship.” Two of us. National Healthy Marriage Resource Center. Web.April 14, 2014.Lake, Beth. Personal interview. February 25, 2014.Miller, Emmett. “The Causes and Effects of Stress Illness: The Cortisol Connection.” LearningCenter's evidence-based tools for self-healing. 2013. Web. April 4, 2014. Neff, L. A. and B. R. Karney (2009) “Stress and Reactivity in the Experience of Everyday Relationships: How Stress Hinders the Adaptive Process in Marriage.” Journal of Personality and SocialPsychology.April 15, 2014. “Stressed Students: How Stress Affects the Mind and Body.” Green mind and body. 2014.Web. April 4, 2014. “Symptoms of stress: effects on the body and behavior”. Healthy lifestyle. Mayo Clinic. July 19, 2013.Web. April 4, 2014. “The Impact of Stress.” Stress in America. American Psychological Association. April 11th 2104.