Tag: conflict
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4 Reasons Conflict Avoidance Harms Relationships and 4 Ways to Resolve Differences
Conflict is something all couples fear. That’s because people don’t know how to handle arguments, which usually blow up in their faces. But conflict avoidance is unhealthy for the relationship. Two people won’t be able to see eye to eye on all topics. Disagreements are just a normal part of life. If you want to…
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Psychology Explains Why the “Grey Divorce” Rate Keeps Rising
Research shows a steady divorce rate increase among older couples, especially in recent years. Over the past few decades, family dynamics have shifted dramatically in the United States and other countries. While marriage rates have declined in younger generations, divorces have also decreased. On the other hand, people over fifty have the highest rates of…
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10 Conflict Resolution Tips Never to Overlook
Conflicts are inevitable in life. When you bring people from different backgrounds together, there’s going to be trouble. It’s often the case that most issues arise from misunderstandings, and usually, a simple explanation about the problems can help improve your conflict resolution skills. The types of conflict till vary, and may include disagreement with family,…
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11 Red Flags Reveal a Defensive Person (and how to deal with them)
Each person is hardwired with a survival instinct to protect themselves. Sadly, some folks tend to have defensive behaviors that are in overdrive. Do you walk on eggshells around your partner because they’re always on guard and in defense mode? Keeping your brain in a state of defense puts you on the offense, which means…
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Counselors Explain 15 Signs of a Dysfunctional Marriage
When you’re in a good relationship, it’s full of joy, making memories, and having a good time being together. Sadly, many people don’t know the happiness of this kind of union because their relationship is full of heartache and sorrow. Identifying red flags on a dysfunctional marriage isn’t always as easy for the person in…