Conflict

Conflict approached with openness and empathy can resolve issues and bring partners closer. Conflict is not treated as inherently harmful to a relationship. The article distinguishes how couples fight from how often they fight. Reactive an…

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Conflict approached with openness and empathy can resolve issues and bring partners closer. Conflict is not treated as inherently harmful to a relationship. The article distinguishes how couples fight from how often they fight. Reactive and defensive fighting can damage relationships. Healthy conflict requires trying to understand before trying to be understood.