Conflict Builds Trust

Lack of conflict may just mean that you’re not dealing with existing issues. And research indicates that couples who report no conflict are not very happy over time.

Don't shy away from difficult conversations. Learning how to disagree in a healthy, productive manner is a key component o...

If we focus too much on always feeling good or making our partner feel good, no one ends up happy, and the relationship quietly falls apart.

Conflict is essential for trust. It reveals who genuinely supports us and who is there for selfish reasons. Trust cannot grow without challenges; no o...

• Conflict comes in multiple flavours. Walking down the ladder of inference can help with identifying what kind you’re having. Task conflict is disagreeing about the problem, the solution, or the decision—and that can be both necessary and productive.
• Relatio...