There are a number of reasons why
couples come into conflict: depression, low self - esteem, financial pressures, cheating, jealousy, rage, addiction and much more.
Not exact matches
In an upcoming study to be published in Personal Relationships, researchers tested the association between relationship
conflict and sexual motivation in a sample of 61 heterosexual
couples who were in steady, sexually monogamous relationships.1 Couples came into a laboratory where they were randomly assigned to either a no conflict condition where they discussed «their daily routine,» or the relational conflict condition where they discussed a «major problem in their relationship.
couples who were in steady, sexually monogamous relationships.1
Couples came into a laboratory where they were randomly assigned to either a no conflict condition where they discussed «their daily routine,» or the relational conflict condition where they discussed a «major problem in their relationship.
Couples came into a laboratory where they were randomly assigned to either a no
conflict condition where they discussed «their daily routine,» or the relational
conflict condition where they discussed a «major problem in their relationship.»
However, a high
conflict couple can easily fall
into the unhealthy trap of staying focused in the past with each parent can becoming victim to the behavior that
comes with fear and anger.
When someone's needs aren't being met, redemption is being sought elsewhere and stereotypical relationship expectations
come into play,
couples may resort to behavior that exiles their partner, like creating unnecessary
conflict, alienating him or her from family and friends or tiptoeing around the issues.
Believe it or not,
couples come into substantial
conflict because of diverging parenting styles.
These
couples don't generally
come into their relationships with previously developed
conflict management skills.
However, research shows that most
couples come into therapy 6 1/2 years after the onset of severe
conflict.
Some of the
couples who work with Io
come because they want help transforming
conflict into connection, others are experiencing a major transition, such as getting married, having kids, or opening their relationship, and want help doing it in a way that brings them closer.