Tips for Handling Marital Conflict
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Nothing Is Ever Perfect But Ee Can Resolve Conflict In A Tacful Manner
Some people would say that a couple’s ability to handle marital conflict determines the fate of their relationship. I tend to agree. Conflict is a normal part of life. If people bury it, it festers and kills romantic feelings. If conflict is handled in a way that people hurt each other with insensitivity, rigidity, threats or insults—feelings of love are deadened. Here are my quick tips for dealing with marriage conflict:
- Don’t ignore it. Try to avoid going to bed with anger or hurt.
- Be prepared to absorb the blame and to say “I’m sorry”. In reality each person is at fault but it is so much easier to see the other person’s shortcomings. If each person focuses on his or her part, there is a greater opportunity for understanding.
- Maintain a sense of perspective. How serious will the situation seem one week from now or one year from now?
- Understand where your feelings are coming from, but also try to put yourself in your partner’s shoes.
- Avoid hurtful words and threats at all cost.
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