Episode 20: How to Start a Fight

One thing we know about marriage is that there will be conflict. It’s inevitable. So many people try to avoid it, thinking if they can just not fight that they will be better off. Of course, avoiding conflict isn’t a healthy move- issues will linger, resentments will build. The most interesting thing about marital conflict is that it’s mostly unresolvable. Yikes! So all the energy and passion that goes into those fights doesn’t tend to get us the outcome of resolution that we so desire. Listen in as I discuss, how you start a discussion is how it ends, asking for what you need, and rephasing what you are angry about. What you’ll learn from this episode: Why you don’t have to resolve conflicts to have a happy marriage (2:36) How to start a fight (3:38) The importance of rephasing and softening what you say (5:09) How when you are feeling attacked you become defensive (8:44) Featured on the show: Follow me on Instagram to learn more about navigating your wedding with grace and ease: https://www.instagram.com/karaghassabeh/ Check out The Bridal Prep Academy: https://karamaureen.com Let’s connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KaraMaureenBridalCoaching