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Why conflicts fester in marriage

One major factor in conflict resolution generally is that there are things that cannot pass for resolution. That is, conflicts cannot be resolved if we engage in those things. So, in marriage, those ...
I’ve 100% been on the brink of divorce before. And after fourteen years of sometimes wedded bliss I am absolutely at a point where I’ve got some valuable advice to give. One essential skill I’d like ...
Conflict in marriage is often treated like a problem to solve or, worse, a landmine to avoid. Many couples believe that a “healthy” relationship means steering clear of arguments or resolving them ...
If you love someone, learn how to fight with them. Counterintuitive though it may seem, that's the advice of world-renowned relationship researchers and clinical psychologists Julie Schwartz Gottman ...
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