Healthy Conflict in Marriage: Video 1 — "Your Marriage Needs Conflict"

In the first video of "Healthy Conflict in Marriage," Greg and Erin Smalley explain how you and your spouse can benefit from disagreements, arguments, and challenges in your marriage.

When you don't see eye to eye, you discover that your spouse may have a different way of thinking than you do and that creates a learning moment for both of you.

So let's get started.

First, watch the video below. Then, answer a few questions in the Go Deeper section at the bottom of the page. Finally, check out the additional resources to get the most out of this series.

Go Deeper...

Take your next step by doing these four things:

Download the "Healthy Conflict in Marriage" discussion questions and talk with your spouse about them.
Memorize and meditate on Romans 12:10 (ESV): "Be devoted to one another in love. Outdo one another in showing honor." Write the verse on an index card and put it in a place you will see every day, such as your bathroom mirror.
Read the article "The Hidden Value of Conflict" by Dr. Greg Smalley about how well-managed conflict is a treasure.
For a donation of any amount, get your copy of the companion book for this video series called Fight Your Way to a Better Marriage by Dr. Greg Smalley. It will give you additional encouragement as you start turning disagreements into healthy conflict in your home.