Work towards healthier and harmonious marriages with insights on navigating power struggles. At Sana'i Therapy, we explore the dynamics of marital challenges, emphasizing the transformative power of perspective shifts. Discover the importance of reassessing priorities, fostering open communication, and choosing battles wisely. Our mission is to guide couples towards compromise, unity, and the shared commitment to a resilient and thriving marital bond.

Though both partners need to contribute to the relationship, the effort won’t always be equal. Life hits us in different ways, and you might be struggling with something that temporarily demands most of your time and energy. And the same thing will probably happen to your partner at some point. During those times, try not to blame your partner for not pulling their weight. Instead, think of the relationship as something that needs to stay at 100% no matter what. So when your partner can only give 20%, you give 80% to fill the gap, and vice versa. If you both think of relationships this way, it might avoid building resentment, and create a supportive environment for you and your partner!

1. Fragile ego. They feel threatened, weak or dumb by the person pointing out their mistake. This activates the fight-or-flight response, and they choose to fight back. So by refusing to admit they are wrong,their ego protects them from feeling insecure or inadequate..

2. Mental Rigidity. They have a hard time seeing another person’s perspective. We sometimes refer to this as having mental rigidity. They assume their perspective is correct and that there is only one “right way” of doing things. If they are challenged with the idea that they are wrong, they’ll have a hard time entertaining a different way of thinking.

3. They’re Oblivious. When someone is not self-aware or introspective, they may not even understand the mistake they are making. And if they don’t understand where you are coming from, they’re not likely to admit errors.

So next time you see someone have a hard time admitting they’re wrong, see if you can figure out which one of these three is the reason!

No, I’m not saying for you to get into a shouting match with your partner. But let’s face it, you’re bound to disagree at some point. You have unique viewpoints, habits, and experiences that might not align with your partners’. And that is perfectly healthy. In fact, that’s what makes your partner intriguing. So think of arguments as an opportunity for your partner to get to know you. It’s a chance for you to express yourself and share your unique perspective. Don’t try to “win” the argument. Just explore the disagreement in a nonjudgmental way. If you think about arguments in this way, it will probably reduce a lot of tension, and maybe, even improve your relationship.