The 9 Best Relationship Resolutions You Can Make to Improve Your Marriage
The 9 Best Relationship Resolutions You Can Make to Improve Your Marriage 1 Decide how to handle arguments (when you're not fighting). Getty Images No couple is immune to arguments, and having a system in place to handle hurt feelings now will strengthen your relationship later. Matthew Mutchler, Ph.D., LMFT, says he often sees couples who have different expectations of how to handle a disagreement. "People get wrapped up in being 'right' or 'fixing' a problem [and] they miss the point," says Mutchler. "Underlying many conflicts is a desire to be heard, understood, and validated. You can tell the quality of a relationship by how they hear and respond to one another. Your partner might just want you to say 'I understand what you're feeling' without qualifications." 2 Make more time for one another. relationships, resolution, new year Getty Images If the past year turned out to be more hectic than either of you ima...