Why The Happiest Couples Still Fight | Greg and Erin Smalley

Conflict does not have to drive a husband and wife apart. On Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, marriage experts Greg and Erin Smalley explain why even happy couples repeatedly disagree—and reveal the important habit that helps them reconnect, repair hurt, and grow closer after conflict. In this video, you'll learn: 🔹 Why many marital disagreements never fully go away 🔹 What separates happy couples from unhappy couples 🔹 How pride can prevent healing after an argument 🔹 A simple way to begin a meaningful "heart talk" 🔹 How listening with compassion can restore connection You may not be able to eliminate every disagreement, but you can learn to respond in a way that protects your spouse's heart and strengthens your marriage. Get a copy of The Smalley's book, "Fight Your Way To a Better Marriage" here: https://sf.fotf.com/tyen5z --- Chapters: 00:00 Why Happy Couples Still Have Conflict 02:10 The Problems Couples Never Fully Resolve 06:10 Personality and Lifestyle Differences 10:59 What Happy Couples Do Differently 13:21 The First Step Toward Repair 17:28 Choosing Humility Instead of Pride 19:18 How to Start a Heart Talk 22:19 Remembering You're on the Same Team 25:03 Caring More Than Being Right 27:02 Marriage Resources and Next Steps --- Check out Focus on the Family on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusonthefamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusonthefamily X: https://twitter.com/FocusFamily --- #MarriageAdvice #ChristianMarriage #ConflictResolution #HealthyMarriage #FocusontheFamily