Sarah Michelle Gellar says this setup "stops a lot of petty fighting" in her marriage to Freddie Prinze Jr.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Most people fear conflict because it feels like a threat to the ...

It’s a familiar mantra that marriage counselors rely upon in advising their couples — talk about conflicts and try to resolve them, rather than letting suppressed feelings fester until they poison a ...

Conflict in marriage is often treated like a problem to solve or, worse, a landmine to avoid. Many couples believe that a “healthy” relationship means steering clear of arguments or resolving them ...

One major factor in conflict resolution generally is that there are things that cannot pass for resolution. That is, conflicts cannot be resolved if we engage in those things. So, in marriage, those ...

Before saying "I do," family lawyers and mental health professionals suggest looking closer at specific behavioral patterns that often predict future domestic turmoil.

Conflicts in marriage are inevitable. Disagreements will arise, but, they should not lead to a fight. 1. In-laws: These set of people wield powerful influence, when it comes to a marriage. The inputs ...

“The fool who provokes his family to anger and resentment will finally have nothing worthwhile left. He shall be the servant of a wiser man.” – Bible (Proverbs 11:29) Jack and Jill, married for three ...

There are several phrases your husband may commonly say if he is beginning to feel bored within your marriage. Sometimes, instead of coming right out and blatantly telling you how he actually feels, ...