"The couple's everyday moments contribute to positive affect during conflict." -Driver & Gottman, 2004
Having a close relationship during good times (high's) can help minimize negative feelings during hardships (lows). Maintaining a warm relationship together through day-to-day routine may ease feelings of tense anger when a disagreement arises. Affect, or emotion, can be better controlled by each spouse and conflict can therefore be managed without hurting one another, and quickly resolving an issue successfully, increasing marital satisfaction.
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