Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Relationship Quote from John Gottman

"Well-known relationship researcher John Gottman, author of The Relationship Cure among other books, suggests that 69% of all relationship conflicts are irresolvable. The difference between couples who succeed and those who don’t is their ability to accept these differences without consistently butting heads."

Nice to know!  69% is a big majority of arguments.  To think most of them will never be completely resolved and will continue to be rehashed, is more than frustrating.  This is helpful and does give us a better insight into what is "normal", within most relationships, and will hopefully help us to "lighten up" and not place such a huge emphasis on those particular conflicts that are never ending.  Agree to disagree, compromise and re-connect to your enjoy your partner once again. 


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