Both partners believe that the issue being presented is unsolvable and not worth being talked about. Which decision point does this represent in the course of conflict?

Match the example to the couple type according to Gottman and colleagues’ research.

________ is fighting over whose explanation is right and whose account is wrong.

Researchers have found that _________ may lead partners to think and behave differently and as a result, may enrich the relationship.

In sum, your author suggests at least three steps to stay content in relationships. First, appreciate your partner and pay attention to the positives they offer. Second, acknowledge those positives and, in essence, reward your partner. Third,

_______ are strategic actions, whether done intentionally or not, that people take to sustain their partnerships.

Which of the following does self control help us with?

When we stop talking and withdrawal from a partner’s complaints, that is which type of communication?

A negative communication “spiral” typically begins with criticism and can progress to all of the following EXCEPT

What do couples in UNHAPPY relationships tend to do?