Fighting is essential and self-taught. But fighting well to protect and build our marriage is not. And very few people have positive role models in this area. As a result, most of us develop lifelong destructive behaviors before we get married. Successfully managing conflict requires abandoning toxic conflict patterns and replacing them with positive behaviors, but this takes time, even decades. But the more you practice fighting well, the easier it will be to fight well. Through prayer, commitment, and intention, we can learn how to argue in ways that make our marriages stronger.
Jennifer Slattery An author and international speaker, she speaks to women’s groups, church groups, Bible studies, and other authors nationwide. She is the author of six contemporary novels and runs her dedicated blog at: http://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.com. She is passionate about helping women discover, accept and live in Christ.as the founder of Heartfelt service activities, she and her team partner with churches to drive events designed to help women rest in their true worth and live with maximum impact. When Jennifer isn’t writing, reading, or editing, she loves shopping with her adult daughter on dates at her mall, or going on her coffee dates with her hilariously fun husband.
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