For all the stress chickens: smelling your partner helps

I understand that you might be a bit confused right now and perhaps thinking: what on earth is this about? But smelling your partner's scent seems to have a positive effect on your chill level. In fact, if you're stressed: a little sniff-sniff works wonders.

your partner's scent ensures that you stress level decreases. For the study (published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology), 96 women were presented with three different scents: a neutral one, their partner's scent, and the scent of a stranger. They were also exposed to an acute stress factor and their heart rates were monitored. What happened? Women who sniffed their lover's T-shirt felt measurably less stressed.

So, my tip to all couples? When things get tough and you can't handle it all for a moment, just sniff the sweater of your boy (or girl). You're welcome, by the way.

P.S.: Curious about what apparently calms my nostrils? Bleu de Chanel, my boyfriend's signature scent and the best fragrance on earth. Hint hint: great Valentine's gift. Just saying.

P.P.S.: Oh, and if you're really stressed today: according to May, doing this is the ideal solution.