All Resilient Couples Share These 8 Traits

How Happy Marriages Stay Happy ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Jan. 21, 2024 It goes without saying that it’s easier for couples to get along when life is running smoothly. During tough times, holding on to harmony becomes more difficult. But it’s of no surprise to say that those tough times test the strength of your relationship. Psychologists say stressful events or even crises aren’t likely to single-handedly break up strong partnerships. Couples can make it through rough patches with their relationships intact. But it helps if they’re flexible, empathic, and[team-oriented](. The glue binding couples even in times of strife, in fact, isn’t that mysterious. Here’s what couples able to weather struggles together tend to have in common, and how to strengthen those qualities in your own relationship. THE LONG HAUL ti-ja/Getty Images [Couples Who Make It Through Tough Times Share These 8 Traits]( In the long run,[this is the stuff that really matters](. [READ THIS STORY]( Couples able to resolve conflicts in a healthy way know there’s a difference between having anger and acting out in anger. FURTHER READING [7 Signs You And Your Spouse Are Truly A Team]( [How Happy Marriages Stay Happy]( [14 Simple Ways To Make Your Relationship Stronger Than Ever]( PEDAL POWER [Zwift Takes Indoor Cycling To A Whole New Level]( Whether casual or competitive, the gamified cycling app [makes working out at home way more fun.]( [READ THIS STORY]( MIX IT UP Emma Chao/Fatherly; Getty Images [How To Make The Best Bloody Mary You’ll Ever Drink]( It’s all about the small touches — [and going easy on the garnishes.]( [READ THIS STORY]( NUTRITION [One Tiny Change To Your Diet Can Slash Your Blood Pressure]( You don’t have to overhaul [everything to see your numbers go down.]( [READ THIS STORY]( THE FATHERLY TURNTABLE Scott Gries/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images [The Best New Movie Soundtrack Is Here — And No, It's Not 'Saltburn']( Jay-Z and D'Angelo [go big on emotional depth and musical complexity.]( [READ THIS STORY]( FATHERLY FAVORITE Buck Mason [DOWN EXPEDITION JACKET]( This vintage-inspired down jacket, modeled off coats worn in extreme conditions, is a frigid-day superstar. It gets a sustainable update for modern times via the recycled nylon shell, which is finished off with a water-resistant coating and filled with traceable duck down. Treat it well and you’ll own it forever. $495 [Shop Now]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2024 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.