Since I have started dating, I have always had trouble resolving conflict. Either through misunderstanding or disagreement. Usually, the outcome is either a breakup or ignoring one another for a period of time. Now that I am engaged, I am actively trying to cut back on arguing by finding ways to prevent and solve conflict. According to The Role of Conflict Resolution Styles in Mediating the Relationship Between Enduring Vulnerabilities and Marital Quality, “…conversely, expressing positive affect and soothing one another with positive communication are predictive of marital stability and happiness among newlyweds and couples…helping couples realize their enduring vulnerabilities, adaptive process, relationship quality, and stability makes a
