- Life can be hard for couples.
- Stress can come from money or job problems.
- This stress can hurt relationships.
- Mindfulness can help couples stay strong.
- Mindfulness means being present and calm.
- A study showed that mindful couples feel more confident.
- They feel better as partners and parents.
Difficult words
- couple — Two people in a relationship.couples
- stress — Worry or pressure from problems.
- relationship — A connection between people.relationships
- mindfulness — Being calm and focused on now.
- confident — Feeling sure about yourself.
- study — Research or work to learn something.
- partner — A person you are in a relationship with.partners
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think stress affects relationships?
- How can being mindful help couples?
- What makes a strong relationship?
- Have you ever seen mindfulness help someone?
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