RIGHT APPROACH TO HANDLING MARITAL CONFLICT.
Assertive communication is a process of communication in which painful emotions are released by the offended party without using negative words toward the other party.
AVOID WRONG WAYS OF RESOLVING MARITAL CONFLICT.
Wrong ways of handling conflict involve playing blame games, outbursts, transfers of aggression, malice, and many more. All of these must be avoided in a marital relationship if commitment will take root.
HOW TO SUSTAIN MARITAL COMMITMENT IN A MARITAL RELATIONSHIP, RESOLVE CONFLICT PART 3.
Where intending couples are sensitive enough to recognize perpetual conflict in their relationship, I strongly recommend that they pause, discuss, pray, and see a professional counselor for appropriate help before heading for marriage.
HOW TO SUSTAIN MARITAL COMMITMENT IN MARITAL REALTIONSHIP, RESOLVE CONFLICT PART 2.
Conflict management begins at the point where you are able to diagnose your type of conflict and seek appropriate help as needed.
HOW TO SUSTAIN MARITAL COMMITMENT IN A MARITAL RELATIONSHIP, RESOLVE CONFLICT PART 1.
Marital conflict cannot be totally ruled out of a marital relationship because of proximity; it can also bring understanding progress and lead to sustained marital commitment if it is rightly resolved.
HOW TO SUSTAIN MARITAL COMMITMENT IN A MARITAL RELATIONSHIP, SECRECY PART 1.
One reason why individuals keep secrets is that, they feel the other person might not be able to handle the truth. This action actually springs out of fear of what the response of the other party might be, hence the information which may be vital is withheld.
HOW TO SUSTAIN MARITAL COMMITMENT IN A MARITAL RELATIONSHIP; DEALING WITH THE PAST.
Your past cannot be rewritten; anyone who cannot cope with it does not deserve a future with you.
HOW TO SUSTAIN COMMITMENET; THE ROUTE TO ACCOUNTABILITY IS OPENNESS.
You must be able to have a meaningful conversation about your past, present, and future aspirations with your life partner without any iota of fear or shame. Let your spouse know everything about you.
HOW TO SUSTAIN COMMITMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY PART 2.
One of the important factors that helps stabilize marital relationships is accountability to your partner, to your mentor, and to a common mentor you both have.
HOW TO SUSTAIN MARITAL COMMTMENT; BE ACCOUNTABLE.
Accountability goes a long way toward sustaining marital commitment. There must be people in your life that you hold yourself accountable to. This way, sustainability is easily achieved at every point in life, especially when it comes to marriage.