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The 5 S's of Conflict Resolution

56 min · 18 de may de 2026
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How do you and your spouse handle conflict? Greg and Erin share insights from Dave and Ann Wilson today. They discuss common conflict styles (e.g., yielding, defending, resolving) and emphasize that conflict is often driven by deeper emotions and desires, requiring an open heart, slowing down, listening, and sometimes choosing to “solve or sleep” when exhausted. In the Q&A, they advise a listener to describe behaviors without labeling, using “I feel” statements. It's like a free counseling session when you listen to Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage!   The Vertical Marriage [https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-crazy-little-thing-2026-05-18?refcd=2469903]   Here's a Blank Bingo Card [http://sf.fotf.com/qadgb1]   Learn About The Reactive & Care Cycles [https://sf.fotf.com/gb7gt4]   Check Out The Marriage Assessment [https://sf.fotf.com/6yrbn2]   Ask Us Your Question via Voicemail or Email [https://sf.fotf.com/43or9b]   Contact the show! [https://sf.fotf.com/85xhzn]   Send Us A Review! [https://sf.fotf.com/g0zeh0]   Support the show! [https://sf.fotf.com/8sqqst]   If you enjoyed listening to the Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage podcast with Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley, please give us your feedback. [https://sf.fotf.com/mrt11x]

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