Northwest authors Jennifer Y. Levy-Peck, PhD, a psychologist, and her husband Charles Peck are write a weekly column on midlife relationships. They are working on a new book, "Magic at Midlife: Your Relationship Roadmap for Romance After 40."

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How to Help Your Partner Calm Down

Magic at Midlife: Your Relationship Roadmap for Romance After 40

Yes, we are all grown-ups, and we are ultimately responsible for our own emotional state. But the good news is that a loving partner can help us to regulate our feelings and handle stress more appropriately.