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Episode 002: Five Rules for Fighting

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Life can be messy… In relationships, conflict is inevitable — especially in marriage. We can’t avoid it, but we CAN choose to be proactive about setting guidelines to make our fights as productive as possible.We’re sharing the five rules for fighting that we use to move from heated conflict to healthy resolution.

Navigating this Episode:

02:11 – Rule #1: Know Your Fighting Style

07:53 – How to communicate at the beginning of conflict

09:54 – Why it’s important to understand your spouse’s conflict style

11:01 – Rule #2: Don’t Leave the House

12:50 – Leaving the house during an argument sends these signals

14:08 – The alternative to leaving the house during conflict

14:36 – The “off-limits” word

18:20 – Rule #3: Never Say “Never” or “Always”

20:57 – The “Crazy Cycle”

21:34 – Rule #4: No Name Calling

23:24 – The power of our spouse’s words

26:35 – Why it’s important to talk about these rules in advance

27:00 – Rule #5: Don’t Involve Other People

30:05 – How confirmation bias can affect conflict

31:40 – The right type of person to go to for wise counsel for your marriage

Resources from this Episode:

  • Dr Emerson Eggerichs

– Book: Love & Respect
– Website: loveandrespect.com

  • Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott

– Website: lesandleslie.com

 

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