Five Steps to Couple’s Conflicts Resolutions
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Five Steps to Couple’s Conflicts Resolutions
Briefly describe at least five steps couples can take to resolve conflicts constructively.
Conflict is an often occurrence in marriage whereby the couple disagrees on various things. The disagreement may be worse and end up in a conflict, and also, to some extent, it may require a third party person to mediate (Billings, 1979). The marriage solution is self-generated but not brought by the mediator since the couples understand best their problems more than anyone else. Making resolutions after engaging in a conflict is not a one-time thing but a process that requires certain steps to be followed to bring about the best resolutions.
The first step a couple can implement in making resolutions conflict is defining the conflict (Billings, 1979). Couples get into a conflict due to petty things, which, when well understood, can lead to a clear suggestion of the solutions. A conflict cannot be solved without understanding its cause since after the cause is known, then the solution is also known. Looking beyond the conflict scenario is the next step in conflict resolution among the couples (Billings, 1979). The point of view of the condition stirs anger more than the condition itself. The conflict might erupt due to the wrong view of the situation; hence when solving conflict, the couples need to look beyond the incident. The next step is requesting for the resolutions from each partner where the partners will suggest the best way forward (Billings, 1979). Each partner lays their views, which will be embraced for the best of the relationship. Again, identifying the solutions that both partners can offer is the next step (Billings, 1979). The couples identify the solutions that each one of them can offer based on their strength and weakness. Lastly, the couples get into an agreement on implementing the solutions (Billings, 1979). The agreement, which is the last part of the resolution process, is a reconciliation step where couples reunite after the conflict solutions and agree to continue living in harmony.
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Billings, A. (1979). Conflict resolution in distressed and nondistressed married couples. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 47(2), 368. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1979-28483-001