When it comes to the complex blend that relationships represent, getting a good balance of emotion is quite vital. Such a balance allows everyone to get to know each other better and trust each other more. And, such balance is most important for people to actually connect and communicate effectively. In the Netherlands, as in much of the world, couples are coming to therapy not just to fix fights but to create more robust, resilient relationships. Anger is one of the most important factors affecting the health of romantic relationships a strong emotion that, if not managed, can interfere with communication, undermine intimacy, and drive cycles of misperception.