14 DAY TRIAL // Though I personally find it a bit obvious, a team of psychologists from the Kansas State University has recently determined that couple that engage in rewarding conversations experience far less stress and anxiety, as well as increased levels of overall satisfaction.
Team leader Dr. Brenda McDaniel conducted the investigation after she had studied conflict and conflict recovery in detail, on young, dating couples. The new study featured 50 couples, whose members were aged from 18 to 20, PsychCentral reports.
“These relationships are, by nature, unstable to begin with. Sometimes it is hard to even get the couples to engage in conflict. Conflict does exist but, because the relationship is so new to them, they don’t want to cause a break-up,” McDaniel says.
Past studies have shown that not letting go of bad feelings following a fight can be detrimental to both the mind and the body. Having a nice recovery is essential after the argument, and helps reduce stress levels and anxiety about the future, PsychCentral reports.