Magnetic head and read/write apparatus having reduced stress in a slider and supporter

The present invention relates to a process that reduces or compensates for stress between a slider and a supporter within a magnetic head assembly. A magnetic head includes an adhesive layer having particulate disposed between a slider and a flexure. A gap of a predetermined size is disposed between the slider and the flexure. Stress generated by the thermal expansion of the slider and the flexure are absorbed or substantially prevented by the adhesive layer.