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Online Marriage Course - - Part 2 - - Fighting Fairly
Ten Weeks to a Better Marriage Relationship

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This is Part 2 of a 10 part online course. Start here to learn more about the structure of this online course.

Ten Weeks to a Better Marriage Relationship: Part 2

The way a married couple fights can often tell psychologists more than what they fight about. If done correctly, conflict and healthy, fair fighting, can strengthen your marriage.

Learn How to Fight Fairly

How to Fight Fairly in Your Marriage
Bottom line: Be respectful, don't bring up old issues, stay on the subject, keep the argument between the two of you, and remember that your relationship will lose if you are fighting just to win or to make your own point.

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Conflict and Anger in Marriage
Every marriage relationship will have marital conflict and hostility during difficult times. Learning how to handle these problems, knowing when to seek a therapist's help and being able to forgive are some of the keys to making matrimony successful.

Coping with Stress in Your Marriage
The impact of stress and burnout on a marriage can be devastating. If any of these symptoms are starting to creep into your marriage, it's time to step back and re-evaluate your life style and commitment to one another.

If at any time you want to discuss the topics further, or you have a special situation, I invite you to visit the Marriage Forum where you can solicit various opinions.

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Ten Weeks to a Better Marriage Relationship
Introduction
Part 1: Expectations
Part 2: Fighting Fairly
Part 3: Work on Your Listening Skills
Part 4: Financial Concerns
Part 5: Conflicting Chores
Part 6: Marriage Sexuality
Part 7: Cinema Therapy
Part 8: Get to Know One Another Better
Part 9: Celebrate Your Coupleness
Part 10: Take the Dialogue Challenge

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