Results for Couple Conflict

How can you get your partner to be more responsive to your needs?

Is there an unpredictable person in your life who regularly disrupts your work or home environment? In this segment of Keep Talking, Paula Butterfield, PhD, ...

The most common hot-button issues for couples, according to research.

One of the most sought after topics on my website is learning more about dealing with high conflict divorces . Does that surprise you? It did me when I noticed this trend. We all know that many marriages end in divorce today. It’s tough when there’s additional strain put on the marriage bond, such as the entrepreneurial lifestyle or raising children with Autism . And it’s only to be expected that not all of these divorces will be amicable. Some divorces will be…

10 Tips for Resolving Conflict
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"Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude." -- William James
Conflict is a normal and natural aspect of relationships. As human beings, we are primed to respond to stress with a "fight" or "flee" response. Often…

When dynamic reactivity is high, we become what we despise.

Unavoidable conflicts often arise when you work on team projects. Coworker’s differences can contrast sharply to your own, creating tension within the group. These differences are not necessarily a bad thing, though. Healthy constructive criticism helps create diverse methods of thinking and solutions to difficult problems.

5 ways to bring things back down when they get tense.

The most common hot-button issues, according to research.

Every relationship, whether it’s one of romantic nature or something else, has its fair share of conflict. As much as one might want to never have to deal with conflict, not seeing eye-to-eye all the time and having a difference of opinion from someo…

Nate Regier, PhD, Co-founder & CEO, Next Element
Conflict is like electricity. It has a lot of potential energy. We use electricity to power our appliances and cell phones. Electricity is very dangerous as well. Anyone who’s been shocked by a bad power cord can testify to that! If you’re a bit of a thrill-seeker but don’t want to get hurt, try touching your tongue to both poles of a fresh nine-volt battery
The energy of conflict is generated by the gap between…

What can you do to help de-escalate a conflict? There are several tips to help de-escalate anxious, hostile or challenging behavior, and how you respond...

How do you stop an elephant from raiding farms? Set up a unique, buzzing defense.

Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman explains four of the most corrosive behaviors to relationships if left unrepaired, and what you can do to begin to turn things aro...

What happens when pragmatic thinkers work with big-picture thinkers?

Empathy is defined as the identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives. It’s a critical component to success in all types of relationships, but it’s particularly valuable in marriage, a place where peace and harmony are paramount to success. Practicing empathy can effectively neutralize conflict and restore peace to your marriage. Here are 5 ways being empathic toward your spouse can benefit you…

Conflict is not new nor is anyone immune to its wrath. Conflict will inevitably arise in any relatio...

We cannot protect our children from conflict situations. But we can teach them how to control their emotional responses and mutually resolve the differences of opinion...

Teaching kids practical skills to manage conflict in a healthy way will help them navigate everything from small squabbles to big issues.