1. Power and Conflict in Marriage
Ch. 10

2. Power in Marriage
The Meaning of Power
Defining Power
Measuring Power

3. Why Is Power Important? Resource Theory Types of Power
Sources of Power
Resource Theory
Types of Power

4. Types of Marital Power Relationships

5. Types of Power in Marriage

6. Positive Functions of Conflict in Marriage
Conflict brings issues out into the open.
Conflict helps clarify issues.
We can grow through conflict.
Small conflicts help to defuse more serious conflict.
Conflict can create and maintain an equitable balance of power.

7. Sources of Tension
Social Sources
Interpersonal and Personal Sources

8. Styles of Conflict Competition Avoidance Accommodation Compromise
Collaboration

9. Good Fighting Maintain Your Perspective Develop Tension Outlets
Avoid Festering Resentment
Be Sensitive to Timing

10. Good Fighting Communicate Without Ceasing
Be Flexible, Willing to Compromise
Use Conflict to Attack Problems, Not Your Spouse
Keep Loving While You are Fighting