Healthy Conflict
Q: I usually avoid conflict but that hasn’t been working. Is there such a thing as “healthy conflict”? Conflict is a part of life. Even...
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Gary Oliver
- Feb 13, 2020
- 2 min
Roommate issues
Q: How do I talk with my roommate about keeping our room/bathroom clean? (Asking for a friend) Ah, yes. The messy roommate who either...
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Gary Oliver
- Dec 5, 2019
- 2 min
Going home for break
Q: How do I prepare myself to spend Christmas break with my parents? The scene is set; the house is decorated for Christmas just as it...
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Gary Oliver
- Sep 1, 2019
- 2 min
ERI: Conflict Engagement
Conflict engagement is the practice of addressing disagreements rather than avoiding them. Many people, often for very good reasons,...
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Gary Oliver
- Apr 1, 2019
- 4 min
Growing Through Conflict
What is the first memory that comes to mind when you hear the word conflict? How do you feel after experiencing a major conflict with...
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Gary Oliver
- Mar 23, 2018
- 4 min
Disagreeing Spouses
Question My wife and I have problems agreeing on many things. We seem to hold on strongly to our parent’s view. What can we do to start...
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Gary Oliver
- Dec 23, 2017
- 2 min
Different Interests
Question My wife and I have nothing in common. We’ve been married nine years, and I find myself wondering what it would be like if I were...
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Gary Oliver
- Nov 24, 2014
- 2 min
Chatty Husband
Question Whenever my husband talks to his family on the phone or in person, he tells them too many things. I have spoken to my husband...
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Gary Oliver
- May 23, 2014
- 3 min
Chatty Wife
Question My wife tends to talk too much about things I feel are our business. I’ve spoken to her about it, but she doesn’t think it’s a...
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Gary Oliver
- Apr 11, 2014
- 3 min
Healthy Spouse
Question My husband has had bad experiences with physicians and had cancer in the past. And now he won’t go in for check-ups. I'm afraid...
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Gary Oliver
- Feb 28, 2014
- 4 min
From Crisis to Confidence
The year of 1996 began with great expectations in the Oliver home. On Thanksgiving my mom and dad had moved from their Southern...
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Gary Oliver
- Jun 23, 2013
- 3 min
Forgiving Spouse
Question My husband and I were both sexually active before we were married. In fact, I have a child from a previous relationship. When we...
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Gary Oliver
- Mar 23, 2012
- 3 min
Unfinished Projects
Question My husband keeps starting projects on our home—then doesn’t finish them! Right now, it’s the kitchen. He tore it up—there’s no...
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Gary Oliver
- Feb 23, 2011
- 2 min
Parenting Spouse
Question Since we had a child three years ago, my wife has gone overboard on being a mother—to the point where she’s mothering me. She...
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Gary Oliver
- Dec 31, 2010
- 4 min
Caring Enough to Confront
Last night I called one of my closest friends to clarify the time for an upcoming meeting. While we were talking a part of me was aware...
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Gary Oliver
- Oct 11, 2010
- 2 min
Gaming Husband
Question My husband and I have been married for seven years. He has a group of six or seven friends who get together three times a week...
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Gary Oliver
- May 23, 2010
- 2 min
Vacationing
Question On vacation, I like to rise early and plan our day, while my husband would rather lie in bed half the day. By the time he...
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