Stress is contagious in relationships – here’s what you can do to support your partner and boost your own health during the holidays and beyond Posted byRosie Shrout December 22, 2021 Leave a comment on Stress is contagious in relationships – here’s what you can do to support your partner and boost your own health during the holidays and beyond Hostile partners can experience jumps in stress and blood pressure after an argument. But there are ways to cool conflicts, even during a pandemic holiday season.