One major factor in conflict resolution generally is that there are things that cannot pass for resolution. That is, conflicts cannot be resolved if we engage in those things. So, in marriage, those ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Most people fear conflict because it feels like a threat to the ...

Replace marriage arguments with win-win discussions. Marriage arguments can be upsetting. Most therapists agree that fixing marriage problems requires that couples learn to resolve their differences ...

Cavemen and cavewomen probably survived by being stronger than others, more aggressive, and quicker at defending themselves in the face of stressful potential conflicts. The modern world survives, by ...

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Old couple in the kitchen. It’s a familiar mantra that marriage counselors rely upon in advising their couples — talk about conflicts and try to resolve them, rather than letting suppressed feelings ...

Marriage has long been associated with a longer life and better health, but modern research shows the answer isn't simply ...