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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Replace marriage arguments with win-win discussions. Marriage arguments can be upsetting. Most therapists agree that fixing marriage problems requires that couples learn to resolve their differences ...

It’s a familiar mantra that marriage counselors rely upon in advising their couples — talk about conflicts and try to resolve them, rather than letting suppressed feelings fester until they poison a ...

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