Fatherly
 
Sep 26, 2022
 
No relationship is easy. There are ups and downs and all manner of tests. That’s why building a strong foundation is so crucial; it’s why we all do the work. What’s often surprising, however, is the assortment of challenges that appear. They create circumstances that can push even the most unified couples to their breaking point.

So what can you do to build up your resilience? That is, what traits should you work on now in anticipation of tough times? Flexibility helps. So do empathy and a sense of teamwork. The glue that binds couples even in times of strife isn’t all that mysterious. But it’s worth familiarizing yourself with it nonetheless, so you’ll be ready when tough times do occur.
 
THE LONG HAUL
 
Couples Who Make It Through Tough Times Share These 8 Traits
 
In the long run, this is the stuff that really matters.
 
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Couples able to resolve conflicts in a healthy way know there’s a difference between having anger and acting out in anger.
 
 
FURTHER READING
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How To Be More Resilient In A Crisis, According To A Navy SEAL
Resilient Kids Are Happy Kids: Why Anxious Parents Can Calm Down
 
OLD FRENEMIES
 
29 Years Later, Hocus Pocus Is Still Not A Particularly Good Motion Picture
 
This beloved piece of Americana is still quite bad. The 2022 sequel will certainly be better by default.
 
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LOVE
 
How To Keep Your Relationship Strong When Dealing With Fertility Issues
 
The fertility journey can be a time of overwhelming stress and heartache. Here’s how to get through it together.
 
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BRING THE NOISE
 
These Dolby Atmos Soundbars Literally Take Your Home Theater To Another Level
 
Looking to take your AV setup to new heights? Here’s how to do it right.
 
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INJURY INTERRUPTED
 
How To Prevent And Manage Plantar Fasciitis
 
Don’t give up on running just yet.
 
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PARENTING
 
6 Myths About What Happens When Dad Yells
 
Myth #1: Yelling affects them as adults.
 
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