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Divorce
Predictions-
New research shows certain relationship skills or the lack of
them can predict whether two people are headed for marital bliss
or a painful breakup. The skills that predicted success will come
as no surprise to marriage therapists or happily married couples.
The ones who
stayed happily married were likely to handle conflict constructively.
Even
in the midst of a difficult issue in their relationship, they
were likely to treat each other with respect. Those headed for
divorce were more likely to make negative comments about the relationship
or the partner. Couples
who ended up divorced viewed each others' communication more negatively.
It wasn't that the couples who are happy never undermined or insulted
their partners, they just did it less.
The findings
are actually good news, because the lack of skills leading up
to unhappiness and divorce can be dealt with in counseling.
John F. Kennedy
said it best: The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.
Attending to our relationships now, today, is essential if we
want them to remain strong into the future."
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