when under stress, you may find yourself snapping at your partner or saying hurtful things you wouldn’t dream of saying had you been in a better mood.it is no secret that our mental health can have a great impact on how we handle our relationships – romantic and otherwise. this means that there are more instances of relationship conflict than ever before.by taking care of their mental health, a patient will take care of their marriage. these are simple, yet …

there are many temptations to organize our life around the experience of earlier trauma. differences of opinion are inevitable, and the sign of a relationship where partners share power and are comfortable in voicing their opinion. learning about what other couples fight about can help you realize just how normal some of your own arguments are, and also help you talk through issues ahead of time to avoid more damaging fights. there is quite a bit of similarity across studies …

the main problem with conflict in a relationship is not that we are at odds with each other but rather the way we go about trying to resolve it. at best, this approach ends in a stalemate with each person feeling as though the other doesn’t understand them. this approach is used as a passive way to sidestep the potential explosiveness of a contentious issue. neither partner is willing to honestly acknowledge the problem or address it. unfortunately, the emotion …

now add some bad habits and interesting idiosyncrasies, throw in a bunch of expectations, and then turn up the heat a little with the daily trials of life. your spouse added a variety, spice, and difference to your life that it didn’t have before. i grew up in ozark, missouri, a tiny town in the southwestern corner of the “show-me” state. we bought an antique and i was expected to refinish it—which created an opportunity for another major difference in …

there are many other lovely ways to feel connected and close to your partner. take into consideration the daily discussions, rituals, and bonding moments you share with your partner on a day-to-day basis. stoke the fires between you by sending each other off warmly with a lingering kiss and a long embrace. when your partner reaches for you, it feels good to be seen and wanted. keep each other’s positive characteristics and attributes in the forefront of your minds. accept …