The world today is more stressful than ever before. People seem to live life in the fast lane. Home remodeling shows focus on making the bedroom, master bath or back yard a needed oasis. Sadly, an oasis is necessary in modern times. Today's world is connected digitally. This means phones can constantly ring with calls, texts and emails. Even social media posts are included in this digital bonanza. All of this communication interrupts people, even at home. Getting away from it all has become more difficult, and this leads to excessive stress.

When people experience stress, it affects those closest to them. Significant others often must deal with the consequences of a stressed partner. It can change the nature of their relationship over time. People begin to feel dragged down and trapped when either they or their partner is continually stressed by everyday living. It may eventually cause the relationship to end unless a workable solution can be discovered.