Conflict Management

All couples experience conflict, but you can learn how manage conflict and form compromises in a healthy, productive way.

Opinion: Gottman’s Four Rules and the Need for Diversity

Shantel Patu

Listen to the women. Listen to the people of color. ...

The Pursuer-Distancer Dynamic

Terry Gaspard

While all couples need autonomy and closeness, many partners struggle with the pursuer-distancer dance and feel chronically dissatisfied with their degree ...

Discovering Dr. Gottman as a Conflict Resolution Professional

The Gottman Institute

When it comes to resolving conflict, sometimes even experts need an expert ...

Do Trial Separations Work?

Terry Gaspard

Can a relationship benefit from taking a break? It all comes down to outlining clear intentions, communication, and goals. ...

Can Words Really Hurt Me?

Shantel Patu

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but can words really hurt me? ...

What to Do if You Don’t Trust Each Other

Terry Gaspard

A therapist shares seven ways to build trust in your relationship. ...

How We Used the Aftermath of a Fight to Repair Our Relationship

Kyle Benson

Every conflict offers an opportunity for a deeper understanding. ...

A Vacation Survival Guide for Couples

David and Constantino Khalaf

If you haven't travelled together as a couple, do it as soon as possible. ...

It’s Okay to Go to Bed Angry

David and Constantino Khalaf

You can love better tomorrow, even if it’s difficult today. ...

Seriously. What’s the Point of Marriage?

Nate Bagley

The point of marriage is not happiness. The point of marriage is growth. ...

How to Give Effective Feedback in the Workplace

Chris Dollard

I communicated irregularly with a tendency to criticize, but learning how to communicate assertively ended that pattern. ...

Transforming Criticism into Wishes: A Recipe for Successful Conflict

Kyle Benson

For conflict conversations to succeed, you must state your feelings as neutrally as possible and transform any complaint about your partner ...