Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Most people fear conflict because it feels like a threat to the ...

Cavemen and cavewomen probably survived by being stronger than others, more aggressive, and quicker at defending themselves in the face of stressful potential conflicts. The modern world survives, by ...

Maybe it's a blowout argument with your partner, that unspoken tension with a friend, or even a work meeting that got unexpectedly heated. Whatever the scenario, conflict is an inherent part of being ...

When two individuals choose to form a marital union, their decision has enormous power—for better or for worse—over the quality of their lives. Their marriage can bring them infinite blessings or can ...

"There's no single formula for a successful marriage, every couple is unique," says Counselling Psychologist Dr Margaret Kagwe. "Though there are general rules that help make a marriage successful, ...

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Q I generally try to avoid conflict, especially with my spouse. But we still occasionally argue. That worries me; is it a sign that our relationship is struggling more than we know? A Jim: The ...

Alabama state Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, has pre-filed a bill that would require couples to take at least one conflict resolution class before they can get married. Currently, the only ...