5 steps to resolve conflict with your spouse: Couples coach explains
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- From acknowledging the conflict to making compromises, here are a few ways to resolve a conflict and have a healthy marriage.
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In a marriage, fighting and having conflicts are natural. Contrary to what we think, conflicts are actually healthy because they help us understand the perspective of the partner better. However, conflicts are healthy only when they are addressed in a healthy way. Couples coach Julia Woods shared a few tips on how to resolve a conflict with your spouse.(Pexels)
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The first step is to acknowledge the conflict. Knowing that something is bothering the relationship is the primary step in resolving it. (Unsplash)
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The next step is to get really honest about the conflict – we should try to go deeper into it and find the deep-rooted problems. (Pixabay)
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We should take ownership of our contribution in the fight. The way we behave, the tone we speak in and the things we say are our responsibility. (Unsplash)
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We should shift our perspective to understand what we want the outcome to be from the conflict. This will give us more clarity. (Unsplash)
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