How to solve conflicts in a relationship? “There is a rule to count until ten”

A long -term relationship requires the work of both partners. Conflicts and crises appear in each relationship, but not every couple can survive them. However, if it succeeds, the sun comes out after the storm, and the bond that connects two people becomes stronger. On the streets of Warsaw we conducted a street probe, during which we asked residents about their ways to resolve conflicts. The recording can be viewed below:

How to resolve conflicts in a relationship?

– There is no simple way. Sometimes time solves, but also lack of resignation. (…) Hard work is not a pleasure – one of our interlocutors emphasized. The Varsovian, who has been creating a successful marriage for 42 years, pointed out that it is easier to cope with difficult moments when good foundations are built before.

– In my case it is a prayer. I often go to Jasna Góra. There, I regain spiritual strength that allows me to function. Sometimes there are minor arguments, troubles, but it’s nothing compared to how a man has a common ground. However, if this substrate is not there, these are already problems – he said.

Another person added: “A few days of silence, then somehow spreads on the bones“Everyone agreed that the basis is conversation and listening to the other party. – I like to solve my boyfriend and my boyfriend too, so we always say that it was not okay for us and we explain everything. As you understand, it is easier to go further and go on and forgive – the psychology student pointed out.

– There are different types of conflicts, but you will definitely listen. There is certainly such a phase in every conflict that there is escalation, there is anger and there are different emotions, so there is a rule Count up to ten, put it down until it passes. Even a moment of silence is needed – explained our next interlocutor. His wife added one sentence to the summary: “and always forgive yourself.”