Why Watching These Movies Can Save Your Marriage
Relationship researchers cut divorce rate through movie discussions
Movie date nights are not only a lot of fun, they can also help people bond with their partner and even make them horny. But can they help save a marriage?
According to research in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, they can.
“It’s the couples reinvesting in their relationship and taking a cold hard look at their own behavior that makes the difference.”
During their research, Ronald Rogge and Thomas Bradbury — along with contributors Rebecca Cobb, Erika Lawrence, and Matthew Johnson — assembled newlywed couples and had them engage in activities designed to help them navigate the challenges of marriage. The goal was to reduce the chances of getting divorced in the first three years, and to that end, couples were divided into three activity groups:
- Conflict management group, where couples were taught how to use active listening — the practice of rephrasing what their partner told them to help ensure they understood what was said, rather than rushing to respond — to help resolve their problems.
- Compassion and acceptance…
