article_snippet.sent: A psychology expert has confirmed that shopping at or assembling furniture from the Scandinavian store chain can be a serious source of friction between a couple, thanks to the high levels of stress caused by both activities. '
article_snippet.sent: Experts say that shopping at IKEA can cause serious friction between couples - and assembling the store's wares makes it even worse . '
article_snippet.sent: And that’s before you've even tried assembling anything,' she said.
article_snippet.sent: Ramani revealed that so many couples admitted to she that so many couples were prone to fighting while assembling furniture, that she decided to include furniture assembly in she therapy sessions.
article_snippet.sent: And she couples are not alone; a report by CivicScience states that 17 per cent of couples confessed that couples would argue every time couples assembled furniture together, and therapists reported to WSJ that couples who are able to successfully assemble furniture together as a team actually have a healthier relationship. '
article_snippet.sent: The Divorcemaker': This Liatorp home entertainment unit requires two people for assembly and involves putting together a large amount of shelving .
article_snippet.sent: Shopping for trouble: Clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula brings furniture assembly into therapy sessions after so many couples described fighting while putting together IKEA items .
article_snippet.sent: Getting into particulars, Clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula explained that the more complicated the assembly, the more likely your new IKEA buy will leave you and your partner at odds.
article_snippet.sent: The description of the item on IKEA's website includes a lengthy 'Good To Know' section outlining the different ways you can mess up the unit's assembly, saying that you need two people to put the unit's assembly together. '
article_snippet.sent: As for how to avoid having the dreaded 'IKEA meltdown' with your partner, Janice Simonsen, design spokesperson for IKEA US, recommends to WSJ that you agree on a style before walking into the store.
highlights_snippet.sent: A psychology expert has revealed that the stress of a visit to the store can cause serious friction between couples .
  