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Conflict

Here Are Reasons Why You May Be Experiencing Marital Conflict

With more than 50% of Muslims reporting at least one significant marital issue and more than 55% of Muslims looking for community support we knew it was necessary to develop The FYI’s infographic: Marital Conflict and Road to success. Check

Sana Ansari March 26, 2021 Article Archives, Marriage, Relationship Read more

For Better or for Worse: Conflict and Connecting in Crisis

Pre-existing conflict within relationships can be magnified now that so many couples are confined in their homes – some with children, some stressed with working from home, and trying to navigate balance between personal space and togetherness. Pre-existing conflict can

Noha Darwish November 25, 2020 Article Archives, Marriage, Relationship Read more

Manage Conflict: The Aftermath of a Fight

Close quarters, lack of clear guidance, constant changes and children perpetually underfoot have left many parents scrambling to navigate the complicated process of agreeing on rules. Bridging the parental divide might feel especially frustrating and confusing right now. “Given the

Noha Darwish September 11, 2020 Family, Marriage, Mental Health, Relationship Read more

Parenting Disagreements During COVID

Close quarters, lack of clear guidance, constant changes and children perpetually underfoot have left many parents scrambling to navigate the complicated process of agreeing on rules. Bridging the parental divide might feel especially frustrating and confusing right now. “Given the

Noha Darwish September 8, 2020 Article Archives, Family, Marriage, Parenting Read more

How to Deal With Difficult People and Avoid Conflict

Research shows that supportive relationships are good for our mental and physical health.1 However, dealing with chronically “difficult” people and maintaining ongoing negative relationships can actually be detrimental to our health. The toll of the stress can affect us emotionally and physically.

FYI_Admin June 2, 2020 Article Archives, Mental Health Read more

How to Keep Housework From Hurting Your Marriage

When you or your partner is unhappy about the allocation of household chores, the stress level in your home can increase tremendously. If you ask wives what their top source of stress is, quite a few will respond that it is the fact that their

FYI_Admin May 30, 2020 Article Archives, Marriage Read more

Master these six skills for conflict management

Today on the Gottman Relationship Blog, we continue the discussion of Manage Conflict by introducing Dr. Gottman’s six skills of conflict management. Many of us connect all too well with comedian Mitch Hedberg’s feelings when he quips, “I got in an argument with a

FYI_Admin April 28, 2020 Marriage Read more

Helping Siblings Communicate Instead of Fight

Conflict is part of every human relationship, because every relationship has two people with different needs and perspectives. Our job as parents is to teach our children to manage that conflict in ways that bring them closer. What doesn’t work

FYI_Admin March 31, 2020 Parenting Read more

Sibling Relationships: Resolving Issues While Caring for Parents

Issues between brothers and sisters often seem to come to a head when a parent begins requiring care. While siblings who have always had a healthy relationship generally find ways to work through their disagreements, many who never truly got

FYI_Admin October 18, 2019 Article Archives, Elder Care, Mental Health, Parenting Read more

Want Your Marriage to Last? Get Premarital Counseling

Many couples mistakenly believe that they don’t need counseling before marriage and that conflict should be avoided. However, a certain level of conflict is healthy and necessary, and premarital counseling can offer an opportunity to discuss potential problematic issues. Click

FYI_Admin May 18, 2019 Article Archives, Marriage Read more
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