Being in a relationship means that sometimes we will feel misunderstood, challenged or simply attacked by our loved one. And what do we do? We defend ourselves by clamming up, escalating the dispute with angry words and fighting back! Defensiveness … [Read more...]
How to Handle Conflict Gracefully
How hard is it for you to handle conflict? Maybe you are fighting with someone, witnessing a brawl, or need to tell someone that they’ve upset you – regardless of which it is, the situation makes your palms sweat, your stomach hurt, or you voice … [Read more...]
Appreciate More, Criticize Less
Given that our definition of marriage is that it should be a mutual admiration society, how come the other person is always pointing out our negative aspects and forgetting our good traits? In other words, that our partner doesn’t show enough … [Read more...]
Is Conflict our Way of Growing Up?
Let's take a different perspective on conflict. Not one that tells the usual story about a victim and a victimizer, but a balanced view including both sides' perspectives, as two players participating in a shared game: to get satisfaction of their … [Read more...]
Do You Have What It Takes to Be Married?
Although it may seem unromantic, a happy marriage is a long term project that requires daily tending. When we're young and in love, we tend to think of marriage as this blissful thing that springs up out of the ground like a full fledged garden. In … [Read more...]
