Managing Conflict In Relationships
Managing Conflict In Relationships Healthy relationships are not based on how little conflict happens within them, but how they handle conflict when it arises. Every human relationship will involve disagreements and fights. How we choose to handle them usually stems from how we were raised but can be improved by understanding what it means to communicate effectively—even when it’s difficult. If handled well, negative interactions within a partnership can be a great opportunity to grow together and improve intimacy. World-renowned couples researcher Dr. John Gottman has identified four toxic relationship behaviors that he coined…