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The Truth About Conflict
Simple Triggers

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com

Are any of these conflict triggers in your relationship?

  • Toothpaste tube squeezed incorrectly?
  • Empty ice cube tray in the freezer?
  • Towels on the bathroom floor?
  • Hair clogging sink or shower or tub?
  • Checks not logged in check register?
  • Claiming total control of the TV remote?
  • Clipping toe nails in the living room?
  • Debris left in car?
  • Broccoli?
  • Empty salt shaker?
  • Empty milk container in frig?

The bottom line is that both you and your spouse have little buttons that can be easily pushed.

Once pushed, these buttons have the potential of creating conflict.

Seems silly to make a fuss over such small issues, but aren't there times when you do?

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