{"id":25665,"date":"2018-07-19T06:07:02","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T06:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=25665"},"modified":"2025-06-17T09:28:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T09:28:30","slug":"ways-couples-can-effectively-repair-an-argument","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/ways-couples-can-effectively-repair-an-argument\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways Couples Can Repair Their Relationship After an Argument"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"Ways<\/p>\n

Many couples ask me the same question: How can we get back on track after a disagreement?<\/span><\/p>\n

Conflict is an inevitable part of an intimate relationship. Couples who discuss concerns in a timely and respectful way, embrace compromise, adopt a resilient mindset, and commit to repairing hurt feelings will bounce back from disagreements faster and build a successful long-lasting partnership.<\/span><\/p>\n

Productive arguments can actually help couples stay together. Happy couples know how to have fruitful disagreements and “recovery conversations.” <\/span><\/p>\n

A “<\/span>recovery conversation<\/span><\/a>” is a way of talking about a fight after both people have calmed down, are less defensive, and can appreciate his or her partner’s point of view. A recovery conversation will help you get back on track after an argument and prevent issues from festering.  <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>When couples point fingers at each other instead of listening<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n