Perhaps you and your partner generally like to stay away from conflict. You might even go so far as to pat yourselves on the back for not differing much or disagreeing at all. Or maybe you’re another sort of couple. The sort that engages in your fair share of dispute and debate. Differing opinions may be routine for you. You may even be okay with that. Sometimes, the things on our minds simply collide. The trouble usually arises when we don’t resolve those conflicts well.
The truth is, the art of conflict resolution isn’t hard-wired into any of us. Thus, for two people sharing a life, navigating conflict takes support, learned skills, and a wealth of diligence.
