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What tends to be your goal in a conflict with your spouse? Has anything in this lesson changed your perspective on conflict?
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Many times my goal in a conflict is to be understood and to have my heart heard. I have learned from this lesson that I need to be able to change how I approach conflict. I also need to be aware and thoughtful towards my husband’s circumstances in the moment. I ultimately want to draw my husband closer to becoming a believer in Jesus by the way I respond to our conflicts. I also don’t want to intentionally do things to “get even” because of what I perceive as unfairness. My goal should be to diffuse conflict and in doing so help make my husband feel valued and respected.
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Honestly, my goal in a conflict situation with my wife is generally to get my point of view across and sometimes to prove that I am right. However, I have learned through this first lesson that its not always about winning an argument but understanding how the other person feels.
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I think my goal is to win the argument and to be understood. I can see how this is not a great goal.
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My goal in conflicts with my spouse is for both of us to feel our positions have been heard and understood and to come to a compromise that is beneficial to both. Knowing and recognizing each others signs of stress or conflict is very important in our marriage being healthy and peaceful. We have learned that actively communicating with each other is key to the well-being of our marriage.