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Rules for Fair Fighting: Marriage Counseling

September 27, 2011 by Dean Sunseri

Fighting fair in marriage is an attitude and a skill; a skill that must be learned and practice to have a successful marriage. The following are some basic guidelines for fighting fair in marriage:

1. Deal With The Issue Quickly – don’t let it linger indefinitely

2. Deal With Only One Issue At A Time – don’t “kitchen sink” your partner by bringing up everything you’ve been upset about.

3. Avoid “Put Downs” and Generalizations – avoid words like “you always, you never, you are always right or wrong, good or bad,” etc.

4. Listen Without Interrupting – take turns listening and ask questions to clarify what’s being communicated.

5. Don’t Fight In Front Of Your Kids – arguing in front of your children is child abuse. They don’t want to hear it anyway.

6. Don’t Bring Up Past Mistakes, Hurts, or Issues From The Past – don’t dig up the past. Stay in the present with the topic at hand.

7. Avoid Name Calling and Personal Insults – name calling and personal insults might help you to win the argument but may also cause you to lose your marriage.

8. Make It A “Win-Win” Outcome For Both of You – you can only win if you both win.

If you maintain an attitude of honor and respect, all disagreements will eventually be resolved.

Dean Sunseri is a Licensed Profession Counselor experienced in General Mental Health Counseling, Christian Counseling and Marriage Counseling.  He is located in Baton Rouge LA.

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Posted in: Christian Counseling, Marriage Counseling Tagged: Christian marriage, christian marriage therapy, couples communication, marriage communication, marriage counseling, premarital counseling

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