How to handle conflict so that it brings you and your partner closer together instead of driving you farther apart
focus on a specific behavior your partner is engaging in, rather than a character flaw. For example, this man might say,"I get irritated when you claim I'm
with someone during an innocent conversation." These tactics are direct, but don't impugn your partner's character.be constructive — in some situations. Research has shown that for couples with relatively minor problems, blaming and rejecting one's partner during a conflict discussion was associated with lower relationship satisfaction over time and tended to make problems worse.
, organize your closet, and figure out how to deal with an awkward situation at work. You would try to solve these problems. This seems obvious, but in the heat of the moment, a fight about one topic can turn into a complaining session, with both partners trading gripes. The more complaints you raise, the less likely it is that any will actually get fully discussed and resolved.It can be very frustrating to feel like your partner is not payingto you.
Imagine that one partner says,"I wish you took me out more," and the other responds,"Oh yes, the most important thing is to see and be seen and overpay for tiny portions of food at some rip-off restaurant. Could you be more superficial?" Or one partner says they're too tired to clean up, and the other responds,"I'm sure you'reexhausted after a long day of chatting at the water cooler.
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