The Secret to a Fight-Free Relationship
Conventional wisdom says that venting is cathartic and that we should never go to bed angry. But couples who save disagreements for scheduled meetings show the benefits of a more patient approach to conflict.
The Atlantic,
2021
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Some couples have red-hot explosive arguments, while others prefer to bottle up their anger, allowing their rage to fester. So which approach is more beneficial to nurturing a healthy relationship? Neither, says journalist Rhaina Cohen. She promotes a technique called “scheduled disagreement,” whereby couples take note of their grievances and talk through their issues at routine intervals. This refreshing approach is applicable to romances, friendships, marriages and even business partnerships.
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Rhaina Cohen is a journalist, producer and editor for NPR’s Enterprise Storytelling unit.
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