Stress can have deleterious effects on one’s romantic relationship (Randall & Bodenmann, 2009), however, romantic partners have the unique ability to regulate each other’s emotions during times of distress (Butler & Randall, 2013). Dr. Randall’s research aims to gain a greater understanding of how couples regulate stress in the context of their relationship. She examines this using a multi-method approach (e.g. self-report, daily diary, momentary measures of emotional experience and behavioral observations).