CONCLUSION
RECURRENCE
This RCT contributes to a better understanding of the MC, with findings indicating that its proactive strategy for early detection and treatment of relationship health issues does not seem to evoke adverse “side effects” of exacerbating stress levels in a sample with initially heterogeneous perceived stress levels. Rather, the recurrence of MCs seems to hold potential for relieving stress symptoms, with some indications of greater yet more transitory relief for women than for men.