Because conflict and disagreements are part of all close relationships, couples need to
learn strategies for managing conflict in a healthy and constructive way.Some couples just () and deny the presence of any conflict in a relationship.(), denying the existence of conflict results in couples () to solve their problems at early (), which can then lead to even greater problems later ().Not surprisingly, expressing anger and disagreement leads to lower marital (婚姻的)satisfaction at the beginning.However, this pattern of behavior. () increases in marital satisfaction over time.Research suggests that working () conflicts is an important predictor of marital satisfaction.
So, what can you do to manage conflict in your own relationships? First, try to understand the other person’s point of view () put yourself in his or her place.People who are () to what their partner thinks and feels () greater relationship satisfaction.For example, researchers found that among people in dating relationships () marriages, those who can adopt their partner’s perspective show more positive (), more relationship-enhancing attributes and more constructive responses () conflict.
Second, because conflict and disagreements are an () part of close relationships.People need to be able to apologize to their partner for wrongdoing and () forgiveness from their parents for their own acts.Apologies minimize conflict, lead to forgiveness, and serve to restore relationship closeness.In line () this view, spouses who are more forgiving show higher mental () over time.Increasingly, apologizing can even have () health benefits.For example, when people reflect on hurtful () and grudges(怨恨),they show negative physiological(生理的) effects, including () heart rate and blood pressure, compared to when they reflect on sympathetic perspective-taking and forgiving.
1.A.resolveB.regretC.abandon D.avoid
2.A.BesidesB.ThereforeC.MoreoverD.However
3.A.tryingB.decliningC.failingD.striving
4.A.agesB.yearsC.stagesD.intervals
5.A.onB.byC.offD.away
6.A.prescribesB.protestsC.provesD.predicts
7.A.roundB.amidC.amongD.through
8.A.soB.whileC.butD.and
9.A.sensitiveB.superiorC.exclusiveD.efficient
10.A.exposeB.experienceC.exploreD.exploit
11.A.as long asB.as far asC.as well asD.as soon as
12.A.mindsB.emotionsC.psychologyD.affection
13.A.toB.againstC.atD.toward
14.A.absoluteB.inevitableC.essentialD.obvious
15.A.requireB.inquireC.receiveD.achieve
16.A.overB.withC.upD.of
17.A.qualityB.identityC.charityD.capability
18.A.creativeB.positiveC.objectiveD.competitive
19.A.prospectsB.conceptsC.memoriesD.outlooks
20.A.addedB.toughenedC.strengthenedD.increased