Conflict

Why Relationship Arguments Can Actually Be Good Things (Video)
Conflict or disharmony was something I went out of my way to avoid when I was married. The idea I was blind to, was how critical the Repair process is in a relationship. When we don't actively engage in Repair, trust and intimacy are never restored as fully as they were before. Arguments, or disagreements, or even emotionally uncomfortable conflict can actually be really good for your relationship. It's about mindset, awareness, and relational skill building.
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A Way to Protect Your Relationships from Political (and Other) Arguments
Donald Trump is President of the United States in 2019. Even for non-Americans, that fact can elicit radically different reactions.…
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Podcast Interview: The Mindset You Must Change if You Want a Great Marriage
I know what you’re probably not thinking: I really want to listen to Matt blather on about conflict in relationships!…
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Would You Leave Your Spouse Over Dirty Dishes?: A Lesson on Conflict Management
We pulled into our parking space in Florida’s version of the “happiest place on earth,” and all of my insides…
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The Control Issues
It felt like I died. I was depressed. Not like “oh, I’m feeling a little emo and wish more people…
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