Steps For Resolving Conflicts in Marriage by Dr. Dennis Barbara Rainey Few couples like to admit it, but conflict is common to all marriages. We have had our share of conflict and some of our disagreements have not been pretty. We could probably write a book on what not to do! Start with two selfish people with different backgrounds and personalities. Now add some bad habits and interesting idiosyncrasies, throw in a bunch of expectations, and then turn up the heat a little with the daily trials of life. Guess what? You are bound to have conflict. unavoidable. Since every marriage has its tensions, it a question of avoiding them but how you deal with them. Conflict can lead to a process that develops oneness or isolation. You and your partner must choose how you will act when conflict occurs. As difficult as it is to work through conflict in marriage, we can claim promises as we do so. Not only does God bless our efforts based on His Word, but He also tells us He has an ultimate purpose for our trials. purpose in our conflicts is to test our faith, to produce endurance, to refine us, and to bring glory to Himself. This is the hope He gives us?that we can actually approach our conflicts as an opportunity to strengthen our faith and to glorify God. www.WalkTogetherMagazine.com