In this week’s episode of Tripping Over Love, we talk with Elizabeth Earnshaw, therapist and author of Till Stress Do Us Part: How to Heal the #1 Issue in Our Relationship, about how stress shakes up even very good relationships.
In this conversation, we explore:
Why many heterosexual couples say they want equality—but still struggle when traditional roles are disrupted
What research shows about increased conflict when women earn more than their male partners
How financial stress activates deeper identity and role expectations, often outside conscious awareness
Why couples misread each other under pressure—not because they don’t care, but because stress narrows perception
How relief and reconnection can come from rituals that complete the stress cycle
If you’ve ever wondered why a relationship built on love, respect, and shared values can still feel fragile under stress, this conversation explains what’s actually happening beneath the surface.