#conflict
3 articles on conflict.
- Communication
Active Listening Scripts for Couples: 8 Common Scenarios
Active listening scripts for couples: exact phrases for 8 real scenarios, the reflect-and-check pattern, and the failure mode of each one.
12 min read - Communication
How to Complain Without Criticizing: Gottman's First Horseman and What Replaces It
Criticism predicts divorce; complaint doesn't. The Gottman distinction explained, with 12 examples of how to convert a critical statement into a useful complaint.
8 min read - Communication
How to Repair After a Fight: A Step-by-Step Conflict Recovery Guide for Couples
The complete guide to repair after a fight: the Gottman aftermath framework, de-escalation scripts, what to do in the next 24 hours, and how to break the loop.
26 min read