Conflict in Marriage

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This paper examines how conflict in marriages can happen for a number of reasons, and in many cases, can lead to a decline in intimacy, or an imbalance in power and resolutions. It shows how couples may not realize the impact their lack of communication can have on their partner, especially if they are unaware that there is a conflict brewing. It looks at how open communication is the key to preventing any conflict from occurring, but in the chance that it does, couples need to assess the conflict and discuss it in a clear and concise manner before attempting a resolution. It discusses how intimacy is also an area of a marriage that requires mutual respect from each party and a desire to have a balance in regards to one's own needs and the partner's. Once conflict has been resolved, the truest form of intimacy in a marriage will be uninhibited and free of stresses placed upon it from other areas of the relationship.

Outline
Introduction
Conflict Elements
Wilmot-Hocker Assessment
Nature of the Conflict
Interests
Power
Styles
Assessment
Personal Intervention
Attempted Solutions
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Gender roles in a marital conflict can have an influential function in how gender sways a conflict and resolution. This does not only mean male and female roles within the marriage can sway the situation (i.e. "I'm the man, I'm the boss of the house") but also contribute to how communication is perceived and responded to. "Gender-related effects have been reported in perceived intensity of others' anger, interpretation of one's own affective state, expression of anger, conflict engagement strategies with partner, conflict management styles, and evaluation of spouses' messages during discussion of conflictual issues" (El-Sheikh, 2000)."

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