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The Peaceful Marriage Fantasy

Look, marriage is a messy proposition. Some conflict is inevitable and even healthy to the life of your marriage. When you fight with your spouse in the right way it can allow you to move through troubling issues, generate change and enliven a stale marriage. If you learn to resolve differences productively you will have a much greater chance to stay together. It's not that you want to have constant disagreements; the idea is to clash with integrity, so you can move forward and grow. It takes courage and skill to listen to your mate when your emotions are on fire. You also have to speak your truth openly, with the intention to clarify and work out your differences. It's hard work, but it's much better than trying to live out a fantasy.

Marty Friedman, author of "Straight Talk for Men About Marriage-What Men Need to Know About Marriage (And What Women Need to Know About Men)" taught corporate managers how to create good relationships at work before writing and speaking about men and marriage.

He is regularly interviewed on radio and television, and speaks to organizations about communication, men, relationships and marriage.

Find out more at www.meninmarriage.com.

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