Resources Youth & Singles Pre-married Couples Married Couples Parents & Families Step Families Marriage Investors Northwest Marriage & Family Movement The Campaign Community Transformation Plans Regional Marriage Promotion Leadership Training & Resources National Movement Learn More Our Mission Our Board & Staff Premier Partners Ways to Support Media & Publications Issues & Research Articles Employment Opportunities Speech Request Contact Us The Key to Resolving Conflict - Part 1 June 21, 2004  Click to hear the show.  Requires the RealPlayer from RealNetworks. Transcript A couple I know shared a bit about their early days following their wedding. The bride’s parents never argued or disagreed in front of the children, while the groom’s parents argued and debated whenever they disagreed. What ensued was a lack of respectful communication. We all need to be reminded that conflict and misunderstandings between two people are normal and should be expected. And yet escalations from the smallest differences can happen quickly. The key is to face your conflict with open and respectful communication. Relationship expert Dr. John Gottman’s research suggests that, “relationships succeed when a wife is assured that she can articulate her needs and her husband can communicate to his wife that she’s being heard.” Growing relationships must resolve conflict and the keys are respect and honesty. What station did you hear us on? --choose one--KACS FMKARY FMKBAM AMKBBO AMKBSN AMKDRM FMKEDO AMKELA AMKGY FMKGY AMKITI FMKITI AMKJOX AMKKSN FMKLAY AMKLRFKLTR FMKLYK FMKMAS AMKMBI FMKMBI AMKMLW FMKNCW FMKOLU FMKOMW AMKONA FMKONA AMKOZI FMKOZI AMKPDQ FMKPDQ AMKRQT FMKRSE FMKSBN AMKSPL FMKTSL FMKUJ AMKULE FMKULE AMKVAN AMKWIQ FMKWIQ AMKWPZ FMKXDD FMKXLE FMKXLE AMKXLY FMKXLY FMKXLY AMKZBE FMKZNX FMKZOE FM Its Your Turn... please give us your comments, questions, or suggestions for family matters. (response limit: 1000 characters)