Stuttering tends to worsen in high-pressure situations. This could be at a job interview, speech in front of a large audience, or a first conversation with someone you are interested in romantically. When the body is worked up and nervous, breathing can become irregular and air-contact coordination may be distorted. In fact, individuals who do not typically stutter may find themselves using disfluencies in such nerve wracking situations. There is a very strong brain-body connection when it comes to stuttering, so relaxation and positive thoughts is key to fluency.