Fighting Fair: How to Disagree Without Damaging Your Marriage
Bible Verse: “Do everything in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14
Let’s Face It: Fights Happen
Arguments are part of every marriage. But there’s a difference between fighting to win and fighting to understand.
Research from The Gottman Institute shows that how couples argue predicts whether they’ll stay together.
The Right Way to Argue
Healthy conflict isn’t about avoiding fights—it’s about learning to fight fair.
Life Hacks for Fighting Fair
Take a Timeout: Don’t argue when emotions are sky-high.
Stay on Topic: Don’t bring up past mistakes.
Apologize Quickly: Pride has no place in love.
Tools for Healthy Conflict
Boundaries in Marriage (Book by Henry Cloud)
Gottman’s Repair Checklist: Steps to calm conflict.
Marriage Counseling Apps: Faith-focused help.
Remember This
Fighting isn’t the problem—how you fight is. Love each other enough to fight fair.
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Dr. Layne McDonald helps couples learn to disagree in ways that bring them closer, not tear them apart.
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