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Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

Focus on the Family

The 5 S's of Conflict Resolution

MAY 18, 202656 MIN
Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage

The 5 S's of Conflict Resolution

MAY 18, 202656 MIN

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How do you and your spouse handle conflict? Greg and Erin share insights from Dave and Ann Wilson today. They discuss common conflict styles (e.g., yielding, defending, resolving) and emphasize that conflict is often driven by deeper emotions and desires, requiring an open heart, slowing down, listening, and sometimes choosing to “solve or sleep” when exhausted. In the Q&A, they advise a listener to describe behaviors without labeling, using “I feel” statements. It's like a free counseling session when you listen to Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage!   The Vertical Marriage   Here's a Blank Bingo Card   Learn About The Reactive & Care Cycles   Check Out The Marriage Assessment   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email   Contact the show!   Send Us A Review!   Support the show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley, please give us your feedback.