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The intake form Lori and I get for the folks we are coaching asks each individual to rate both their personal stress and their marriage stress on a scale of 1 to 10. It’s a great tool for us when we start with a new couple. It would also be a great tool for any individual to use to see where they need to do some work or make some changes.

Separating personal and marriage stress can be tricky, but if you think about it, you can do it. The next step is to try to figure out the sources of your stress. What is beyond your control? What isn’t? Is some of it situational, and will it be gone in time?

If your personal stress is high, you can assume that is pushing up marriage stress for both you and your husband. If your personal stress is high and your marriage stress is not, that is a good indication your husband might be able to help you. If personal stress is low and marriage stress is high, you are in a good place to work on your marriage. If both are high, you may need to get some third party help.

~ Paul – I’m XY, and stress is no fun

The Aldrich Ministries Coaching Network would a great place to get some help.

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