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What does it mean?
Marriage often involves intense arguments that seem desperate to those inside it.
In plain terms
Marriage arguments are often intense and desperate.
What can you take from it?
Expect conflict in marriage.

Where it applies

  • domestic life
  • counseling
  • conflict resolution

Putting it to work

  • prepare for arguments
  • seek resolution

Questions to consider

  • Are arguments healthy?
  • How do you handle conflict?

Another view

Not all marriages are defined by arguments.

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