The Rules for Constructive Conflicts (Advice Roundup)

By Peter Kowalke on Oct 24, 2016

Differences in opinion happen with every couple, no matter how strong your relationship. That’s because even if you identify with your partner on a deep level, there still is the issue that you and your partner are operating in separate bodies with separate senses. So there always will be moments when you and your partner diverge in understanding.

Having differences of opinion is normal and not a problem. The issue occurs when you don’t have good habits for resolving those differences.

This week we lead off with five rules for resolving disagreements put together by the Gottman Institute.

Relationship Advice Worth Clicking

• Five rules for constructive conflicts. (Gottman Institute)
• What math can tell us about how to date successfully. (TED)
• Five romantic archetypes and what it says about your relationship. (MindBodyGreen)
• Relationship bids and why they matter for your marriage (The Marriage Place)
• Feelings and commitment don’t mix, according to Debi and Dr. Rob Maldonado. Here’s what they mean. (Debi & Dr. Rob)
• There’s a 25 percent chance that your intimate chat or text messages might be shared. But the alternative is a weaker connection with your partner, so those are odds you probably should accept. (Time)
• Why some men don’t share their emotions. (YouTango)

Putting the Advice into Practice

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