This is the relationship advice therapists want couples to keep top of mind. Although every couple and their circumstances are different, it appears that there is some common universal marriage advice given by therapists.
Avoiding conflict often creates further conflict down the road. So, don't be afraid to face conflict and explore it...it will be much more productive. It's also important to stay curious and ask questions. In other words, be interested in your partner’s life...what is important to them and what is going on in their lives?
One of the points is very interesting. Therapists seem to believe that all arguments that we may have with one another boil down to one essential element: basically wanting or needing to be sure that our partner will be there for us. What needs are we really expressing through these conflicts and arguments? Discovering that can ultimately bring a more intimate and binding connection.
Selected excerpt(s) and linked article courtesy of Jeremy Brown, Fatherly(dot)com
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