Are you and your partner prepared to resolve conflicts? Check it out with this quiz 

Arguments and confrontations are something natural in a relationship, and sometimes even necessary. When two people share their privacy and most of their time, it is normal for there to be friction, disagreement and misunderstandings .

However, not all couples resolve these conflicts in the same way, and there are those who do not know how to stop in time, taking out all the anger and discomfort, making any grievance much greater. This is an important learning that is necessary to carry out, so that respect and tolerance prevail above all.

One of the greatest strengths in a relationship is not having few conflicts , but knowing how to resolve them so that they do not become irreparable injuries, which can cause the relationship to deteriorate and go downhill.

Test to see if they are ready to resolve conflicts

To find out if your relationship has this great strength, we suggest you take the following questionnaire.

  1. We know how to listen to each other when we have different points of view. v – f
  2. When an argument gets too loud, we know how to start over more calmly. v – f
  3. When I get upset, my partner knows how to calm me down. v – f
  4. I know well how to calm down. v – f
  5. In most cases my partner accepts my apologies. v – f
  6. Despite the difficulties, in the end we know how to overcome our differences. v – f
  7. We know how to stop an argument when it starts to get heated. v – f
  8. We try to keep a sense of humor as a resource when facing some discussions. v – f
  9. I am able to admit when I was wrong. v – f
  10. My partner knows how to listen to me when I say that we should communicate better. v – f
  11. When an argument gets out of hand, it helps to express our feelings. v – f
  12. We can even talk about our great differences. v – f
  13. When I need to communicate with my partner, most of the time I can. v – f
  14. I believe that we can resolve most of the disputes between us. v – f

Outcome:

Score one point for each answer that you have answered as true. If you have 7 or more points, congratulations! This is a solid aspect in your relationship. When there are discussions more difficult to carry, you know how to put the brakes on and not let it become destructive.

If you have less than 7 points, your relationship can improve a lot in this regard. You need to work more in the sense of negativity that arises in your discussions. By doing your part, little by little, you will be able to resolve conflicts from a more positive and constructive perspective.

By Dr. Eric Jackson

Dr. Eric Jackson provides primary Internal Medicine care for men and women and treats patients with bone and mineral diseases, diabetes, heart conditions, and other chronic illnesses.He is a Washington University Bone Health Program physician and is a certified Bone Densitometrist. Dr. Avery is consistently recognized in "The Best Doctors in America" list.

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