The increasingly hectic and fast paced life is continuously posing threat to marriages.
It is estimated that in United States, 2 million people file for divorce annually.
However, when properly managed, the conflicts and arguments arising in a marriage not only get resolved successfully, but also strengthen a relationship as the partners understand each other more deeply after coming out of a conflict.
Marriage is characterised by love, trust and respect between two individuals who share their entire life with each other.
Unconditional and selfless commitment makes marriage stronger and successful.
However, with time, changes do happen in terms of individual needs, preferences and expectations that give rise to conflicts between the married couple and endanger the marriage.
Sometimes circumstances (like personal financial crisis) also add to the pressure and conflict in married life.
The couple need to be candid in discussing these conflicts and address them objectively to save their marriage.
Arguments and fights add spice to a marriage and make it interesting.
However if not controlled at the right time, they pose a threat to the very existence of the relationship.
It triggers many negative emotions like hate, doubt, loneliness and depression in an individual which can even lead to separation or divorce.
Therefore it is important to acknowledge the flaws in a marriage and work towards rectifying the issues with mutual understanding and trust.
Avoiding and resolving conflicts in marriage 1.
Refrain from your stubbornness for having the last word.
Ego inflames conflicts and threatens marriages.
When there is a heated argument or disagreement, one of the partners should step back.
Winning an argument does not resolve conflicts.
2.
Open communication is the key for resolving conflicts.
Many couples feel shy in confronting the issues that affect their married life.
It is important that the two sit and try to work out a common ground.
Without communication conflicts can never be resolved with a mutually agreeable solution.
3.
Every relationship is managed by compromise and marriage is no exception.
Since both the individuals have an equal stake in the problem at hand, they need to seriously consider the other person's point of view.
Unless one hears what the other partner is saying and respects his/her thoughts, conflicts keep growing and will continue to impact the foundation of their married life.
4.
Honesty is very important for avoiding conflicts.
It is essential to admit when you are wrong and avoid the blame game.
This also increases your partner's trust in you.
5.
Do not assume that your quarrelsome partner will understand your point of view automatically.
Always explain exactly what you mean.
6.
Do not judge your partner in things they do.
Also do not compare them with others.
Every individual is different and respecting this individually helps to avoid conflicts.
7.
Promises should be kept in a marriage.
One should keep his/her word to become dependable at all times.
It reinforces the trust and a feeling of security in your partner's heart that promotes a happy marriage devoid of conflicts.
It is estimated that in United States, 2 million people file for divorce annually.
However, when properly managed, the conflicts and arguments arising in a marriage not only get resolved successfully, but also strengthen a relationship as the partners understand each other more deeply after coming out of a conflict.
Marriage is characterised by love, trust and respect between two individuals who share their entire life with each other.
Unconditional and selfless commitment makes marriage stronger and successful.
However, with time, changes do happen in terms of individual needs, preferences and expectations that give rise to conflicts between the married couple and endanger the marriage.
Sometimes circumstances (like personal financial crisis) also add to the pressure and conflict in married life.
The couple need to be candid in discussing these conflicts and address them objectively to save their marriage.
Arguments and fights add spice to a marriage and make it interesting.
However if not controlled at the right time, they pose a threat to the very existence of the relationship.
It triggers many negative emotions like hate, doubt, loneliness and depression in an individual which can even lead to separation or divorce.
Therefore it is important to acknowledge the flaws in a marriage and work towards rectifying the issues with mutual understanding and trust.
Avoiding and resolving conflicts in marriage 1.
Refrain from your stubbornness for having the last word.
Ego inflames conflicts and threatens marriages.
When there is a heated argument or disagreement, one of the partners should step back.
Winning an argument does not resolve conflicts.
2.
Open communication is the key for resolving conflicts.
Many couples feel shy in confronting the issues that affect their married life.
It is important that the two sit and try to work out a common ground.
Without communication conflicts can never be resolved with a mutually agreeable solution.
3.
Every relationship is managed by compromise and marriage is no exception.
Since both the individuals have an equal stake in the problem at hand, they need to seriously consider the other person's point of view.
Unless one hears what the other partner is saying and respects his/her thoughts, conflicts keep growing and will continue to impact the foundation of their married life.
4.
Honesty is very important for avoiding conflicts.
It is essential to admit when you are wrong and avoid the blame game.
This also increases your partner's trust in you.
5.
Do not assume that your quarrelsome partner will understand your point of view automatically.
Always explain exactly what you mean.
6.
Do not judge your partner in things they do.
Also do not compare them with others.
Every individual is different and respecting this individually helps to avoid conflicts.
7.
Promises should be kept in a marriage.
One should keep his/her word to become dependable at all times.
It reinforces the trust and a feeling of security in your partner's heart that promotes a happy marriage devoid of conflicts.