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 ...

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 ...

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My parents recently celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. They met while traveling through Spain in 1971 and married six months later. My mom has always said it hasn't all been rainbows and ...