Three Ineffective Ways Conflict is Handled in Marriages

[Moses joel Adetokunbo]

Conflict in a marriage is often mishandled, leading to further problems. Let's explore the three most common and ineffective approaches:

1. Battle
Many couples engage in conflict as if they were dueling musketeers, using words as swords. This approach creates a winner and loser dynamic, damaging both partners' connection. It hinders intimacy and can result in a stalemate or resentment.

2. Subtle hints
Some couples opt for passive-aggressive tactics by dropping subtle hints instead of addressing issues directly. These hints are often disguised as humor or sarcasm but only lead to miscommunication and misunderstandings.

3. Avoidance
In this approach, partners ignore the elephant in the room, refusing to acknowledge or discuss the problem at hand. The fear of argument leads them to believe that time will resolve the issue naturally. However, unresolved conflicts accumulate negative emotions over time, setting the stage for explosive conflicts later on.

Now let's consider more mature ways to handle conflict that can enhance relationships...

...to be continued