Why Even Happy Couples Fight

by Jordan Bissell and Paulina Jayne Isaac

Updated: June 16, 2021

Originally Published: July 22, 2019

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that fighting with your partner is a bad sign for the relationship. All couples fight, whether or not you see the residue of their fallouts publicly. In fact, sidestepping disagreements can lead to decreased psychological well-being the next day. "I am more worried about my clients who say they never argue with their partners,” says Maryann W. Mathai, an Ohio-based counselor who specializes in helping people heal from toxic relationships. “It signals passivity, emotions being ignored, or a lack of self in the relationship — all of which are unhealthy." ... Read more at https://www.bustle.com/wellness/how-often-should-couples-fight-healthy-vs-toxic.