Relationship Toolkit 3: Conflict

Here are a few books about conflict to check out:

• Chapman, G. (2014). One More Try: What to do when your marriage is falling apart.
• Fisher, R. and W. Ury. (2011). Getting To Yes: Negotiating agreement without giving in.
• Stone, D., Patton, B., & S. Heen. (2010). Difficult Conversations: How to discuss what matters most.
• Sande, K. (2004). The Peacemaker: A biblical guide to resolving personal conflict.

 

Additional Resources:

• Teri Reisser, marriage and family therapist, writes an article about her personal experience with marital conflict.
• Gary Chapman briefly speaks on the importance of understanding your spouse’s love language.
• A guest blogger on Gary Thomas’ blog shares tips to speak clearly and effectively with your spouse.
• Gary Thomas gives a few conversation starters for married couples.
• In a twist, a guest author at the New York Times talks about her desire to have conflict with her husband.