Presidential election puts strain on relationships, as one-third limit time with family, friends

'The Five' reacts to a new report that couples are banning alcohol at their fall weddings to keep the peace during election season. The presidential election is already stressful for most Americans – and these stressors can trickle down into relationships. A new poll from the American Psychological Association (APA) found that 77% of Americans believe the future of our nation is a "significant source of stress," along with the economy (73%) and the upcoming election (69%).

The "Stress in America" online survey, which polled 3,000 U.S. adults of different political affiliations in August 2024, analyzed potential fallout from election results, including in our own relationships.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS MAKING MOST AMERICANS ANXIOUS, SURVEY SAYS: HERE ARE 6 TIPS TO CALM DOWN About one-third (32%) of adults said the political climate has caused a strain between themselves and family members, while 30% have limited their time spent with family members who don’t share the same values. 77% of Americans believe the future of our nation is a "significant source of stress," the APA poll found. (iStock) Half of U.

S. adults admitted that tensions around social and political topics make them want to connect less with others, and 28% claimed they have "nothing in common" with people who have different political opinions . ELECTION CONCERNS LEAD TO SHOCKING BAN AT FALL WEDDING Another August 2024 survey by LifeStance Health – a mental health care network headquartered in Scottsdale, .