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How Often Do Healthy Couples Fight? : The Truth Behind Relationship Fights
When people think of healthy relationships, they often picture happy couples who never argue. But the truth is, even the best relationships have conflict.
Fighting isn’t always a sign of a bad relationship. In fact, it can be the opposite.
So, how often do healthy couples fight, and what does it mean for their relationship?
This article will explore the answers, based on personal stories, research, and real-life experiences.
Fights Don’t Mean Failure
Healthy couples fight. It’s part of life. But the way they handle these fights is what makes their relationship strong.
Think about your own life.
Every couple you know argues at some point. Even if they seem like the perfect match, there are disagreements.
A study from Gottman Institute says that couples who stay together for the long run don’t fight less.
They fight better. In other words, it’s not about how much you argue, but how you work through those arguments.
Let’s take Mark and Sarah, for example. They’ve been married for over 10 years.
“We used to think fighting was bad,” Mark says, “but we’ve…