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 ...

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 ...

Maybe it's a blowout argument with your partner, that unspoken tension with a friend, or even a work meeting that got unexpectedly heated. Whatever the scenario, conflict is an inherent part of being ...

Alabama state Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, has pre-filed a bill that would require couples to take at least one conflict resolution class before they can get married. Currently, the only ...

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Q I generally try to avoid conflict, especially with my spouse. But we still occasionally argue. That worries me; is it a sign that our relationship is struggling more than we know? A Jim: The ...

When disagreements arise in relationships, we all have different ways of handling them. These conflict styles shape how we communicate, solve problems, and ultimately grow together or apart.

My parents met while traveling in 1971 and were married six months later. I've learned a lot from their marriage of over 50 years that has inspired me in my own marriage. They've shown me that ...