News tagged with marital conflict

Conflict levels don't change much over course of marriage

Think about how much you fight and argue with your spouse today. A new study suggests that your current level of conflict probably won't change much for the remainder of your marriage.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Aug 15, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Depressing future for men? Shift in employment balance between spouses a factor

Emory University experts predict that rates of depressive disorders among men will increase as the 21st century progresses.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 01, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Predicting divorce: Study shows how fight styles affect marriage

It's common knowledge that newlyweds who yell or call each other names have a higher chance of getting divorced. But a new University of Michigan study shows that other conflict patterns also predict divorce.

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created Sep 28, 2010 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (11) | comments 5 | with audio podcast

Thoughtful words help couples stay fighting fit

Couples who bring thoughtful words to a fight release lower amounts of stress-related proteins, suggesting that rational communication between partners can ease the impact of marital conflict on the immune system.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0