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How To Handle Conflict Effectively And Save Your Marriage by Nancyij37(f): 8:39pm On Nov 01, 2013
Marriage is not  a bed of roses, as conflicts between husband and wife could bring worries and stress to the marriage. Issues and conflicts always arises  when two individuals are living under one roof as a husband and wife. it might be Parenting issues, jealousy, money issues,broken trust, boredom, poor communication, lack of appreciation and the list goes on.

Marriage is complicated and a mystery, so conflicts are inevitable and to keep your marriage safe you have to learn how to handle conflicts. Yes is true that every body wants happy and a long lasting married life but conflict cannot be avoided. So here are some tips on how you can handle conflict in your marriage.

Self assessment: The saying: “It takes two to Tango” In your marriage when conflicts arises, instead of pointing accusing finger to your partner, Simply take a good look at yourself and assess yourself. To handle conflicts in your marriage effectively, you have to look at yourself and your mistakes than stay their and keep blaming your spouse. Self assessment can help you build a long lasting marriage. By always taking a good look at the actions that cause the conflicts and think of a way to improve and avoid such.

Pride and ego: Discuss the conflict with your spouse, Pride and ego is very good in marriage but in the case of resolving issue with your spouse your pride and ego should take a back sit and be left alone. And don’t wait for your spouse to talk to you, be the first to initiate a discussion and you have to be sensitive with his feeling. For example Instead of saying “You made me feel bad last night by leaving just like that” which sounds like you are blaming your husband for what happened, it is better to say “last night because I was left alone”.  I think is best to start the conversation with “I” instead of “You”.

Listen to your spouse: Talk and refuse to listen cannot handle conflicts in your marriage. Lets say you want to compromise on something, your husband opinion is also important. Give him the opportunity to express his feeling and to be heard not nagging. When your partner is talking, Simply listen and don’t bring topics that are unrelated to the conflicts, all you need to is ask question. As marriage decision is made by two not just you.

Stay Calm: Never you allow your emotion to rule over you, as this can make marriage worse instead of handling the conflict. Stay calm and Do not yell as well as call your husband names and bring up past baggage  because nothing will be resolved with this attitude. And don’t lose your temper, you might say thing you will regret.

Be Positive: If you really want to build a long lasting relationship, Always bear in mind that every marriage go though rough times and conflicts. Every marriage see conflicts the main thing that matters is how you handle it. so simply keep to a  positive attitude to avoid getting stressed out or anxious.
Re: How To Handle Conflict Effectively And Save Your Marriage by obayaya(m): 9:54pm On Nov 01, 2013
Nancyij37: Marriage is not  a bed of roses, as conflicts between husband and wife could bring worries and stress to the marriage. Issues and conflicts always arises  when two individuals are living under one roof as a husband and wife. it might be Parenting issues, jealousy, money issues,broken trust, boredom, poor communication, lack of appreciation and the list goes on.

Marriage is complicated and a mystery, so conflicts are inevitable and to keep your marriage safe you have to learn how to handle conflicts. Yes is true that every body wants happy and a long lasting married life but conflict cannot be avoided. So here are some tips on how you can handle conflict in your marriage.

Self assessment: The saying: “It takes two to Tango” In your marriage when conflicts arises, instead of pointing accusing finger to your partner, Simply take a good look at yourself and assess yourself. To handle conflicts in your marriage effectively, you have to look at yourself and your mistakes than stay their and keep blaming your spouse. Self assessment can help you build a long lasting marriage. By always taking a good look at the actions that cause the conflicts and think of a way to improve and avoid such.

Pride and ego: Discuss the conflict with your spouse, Pride and ego is very good in marriage but in the case of resolving issue with your spouse your pride and ego should take a back sit and be left alone. And don’t wait for your spouse to talk to you, be the first to initiate a discussion and you have to be sensitive with his feeling. For example Instead of saying “You made me feel bad last night by leaving just like that” which sounds like you are blaming your husband for what happened, it is better to say “last night because I was left alone”.  I think is best to start the conversation with “I” instead of “You”.

Listen to your spouse: Talk and refuse to listen cannot handle conflicts in your marriage. Lets say you want to compromise on something, your husband opinion is also important. Give him the opportunity to express his feeling and to be heard not nagging. When your partner is talking, Simply listen and don’t bring topics that are unrelated to the conflicts, all you need to is ask question. As marriage decision is made by two not just you.

Stay Calm: Never you allow your emotion to rule over you, as this can make marriage worse instead of handling the conflict. Stay calm and Do not yell as well as call your husband names and bring up past baggage  because nothing will be resolved with this attitude. And don’t lose your temper, you might say thing you will regret.

Be Positive: If you really want to build a long lasting relationship, Always bear in mind that every marriage go though rough times and conflicts. Every marriage see conflicts the main thing that matters is how you handle it. so simply keep to a  positive attitude to avoid getting stressed out or anxious.

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Re: How To Handle Conflict Effectively And Save Your Marriage by tpia5: 9:43pm On Dec 10, 2013
Marriage is not a bed of roses

true that.

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