It is unreasonable to expect a relationship without conflict. Since both of you have egos and because those egos have acquired a lifetime of conditioning, some of which is defensive conditioning built out of times of survival or struggle, there are bound to be moments when you have to sit down and seriously discuss the friction that is arising between you. Even so, when you both double down on living as the mature versions of yourselves, you can be intentional about holding your arguments within a loving container. The following are a few key practices that can help facilitate a smoother transition from argument to understanding.
Love this! Thank you!! I will use this as a reminder when situations arise!!