Are marriage fights good for your health?

raves +8   by Mr. X
Are marriage fights good for your health?
New research at the University of Michigan shows that hashing out marital disagreements is actually good for your health. Study shows that squabbling with spouse could lengthen your life because people who hold in their anger don't live as long. What do you SodaHeads think?
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raves +2   by Leethal

Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

As long as it is not all the time and no violence involved
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  • raves     [-] by Robertswifey

    Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

    I think the only way to get over your problems is to talk about them, even if that means arguing. Granted, we're not violent with eachother, we do have some heavy fights sometimes lol
  • raves     [-] by greenjeans

    Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

    The sarcasm in this 'yes' category certainly destroys the usefulness of this question. Any communication is good between people with different viewpoints. 'Squabbling' denotes a certain disrespectful crudity - but sometimes, that is the only communication tool many folks can bring to the table....
  • raves     [-] by Mr. X
    Well I suggest you to make a better question then.
  • raves     [-] by Lyssa

    Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

    It's better to let your anger out. If you keep it to yourself you'll just keep thinking about it and stressing yourself out, but if you get it off your chest you'll feel much better and maybe even realize that it wasn't that big of a deal in the first place.
  • raves     [-] by handib

    Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

    Not the yelling and shaking. But if the real questions get asked and some answers come out then arguments are good. Holding in things you need to say for weeks or months make a fight about "taking out the trash" a fight when discussion at the first "slight" of ones feelings could do well in making the marriage last over the long haul. And anger bottled up comes out in all the wrong places, and even makes you the one to suffer.
  • raves +1   [-] by givemeabreak

    Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

    I don't agree with the shake part of this answer, since arguements should never become physical, but yes I think fighting is a healthy and much needed expression in a relationship. So long as you're not fighting ALL the time, and you can keep it respectful.
  • raves     [-] by vicki

    Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

    Arguing is a heathly part of a relationship. Just like communication, trust, love, intimacy. To have a well rounded relationship and one that will last you need all components.
  • raves +2   [-] by Leethal

    Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

    As long as it is not all the time and no violence involved
  • raves +1   [-] by cleanthes

    Answered No. This can't be true, I am going bald because of arguing with my wife/husband!

    Well, it's much too early to tell. Let's see if future studies agree. :) FWIW, I'm single, and I'm fairly healthy.
  • raves +1   [-] by Sufferer of the Mazzaroth

    Answered No. This can't be true, I am going bald because of arguing with my wife/husband!

    Ignoring the problem doesn't help, neither does fighting. Talking is important though. Reconsiliation not Retribution.
  • raves +1   [-] by kudabux
    moderated...
  • raves     [-] by Foo Master~(_E=MC2_)

    Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

    I also think it's good for your relationship. Get everything off your chest, so that there is not harbored resentment, and also to remind each other why you got married to begin with.
  • raves     [-] by Celeste-o-bot 9000

    Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

    I think it's good to get things out and clear the air. And it makes a marriage interesting, if there were absolutely no problems then things can get a little boring, lol
  • raves     [-] by Denny

    Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

    Great for the health, always gets the blood flowing, Bad for anything else, doesn't do any good. With great calmness and logic you tell her wnat to do and then she does what she wants anyway, Why she asks is beyond me.
  • raves +1   [-] by dumdumboy

    Answered No. This can't be true, I am going bald because of arguing with my wife/husband!

    "Life is very short, and there's no time / For fussing and fighting my friend" - The Beatles. Words to live by.
  • raves     [-] by kudabux
    moderated...
  • raves     [-] by Citizen Phil

    Answered No. This can't be true, I am going bald because of arguing with my wife/husband!

    It is important to discuss disagreements to keep them from festering. Angry arguments and fighting are not only juvenile, they increase anxiety. The marriage partners need to search for win/win solutions (not always easy) instead of engaging in lose/lose squabbling. The study is correct that holding in anger is not good for you. Squabling and arguing just makes both partners angry and solves nothing.
  • raves     [-] by Eager Pregnant Beaver

    Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

    and then the make up sex is always the best!
  • raves     [-] by kevracer

    Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

    and the beatings will continue until I feel better about myself and am stress-free
  • raves +2   [-] by kjr

    Answered No. This can't be true, I am going bald because of arguing with my wife/husband!

    The last thing I would want is to be fighting with my significant other and have a heart attack. Research also shows that happening to men.
  • raves +2   [-] by Sam

    Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

    Only if you don't get to personal. Sometimes you can't take it back.
  • raves +2   [-] by byebye ,I love you,gotta go

    Answered No. This can't be true, I am going bald because of arguing with my wife/husband!

    Well I think it would depend on how it was hashed out! Communication is very important in a marriage!
  • raves +4   [-] by Spaneol Tap
    I agree. Debating can be healthy, but fighting, yelling, and throwing things...no way.
  • raves +2   [-] by byebye ,I love you,gotta go
    Well that was my question .Those big fights aren't debating or communicating. I would say that would invlove Stress....
  • raves +2   [-] by Spaneol Tap
    I can't imagine, being in an atmosphere like that....with children, etc. Even without children. What a way to live!!!
  • raves +2   [-] by byebye ,I love you,gotta go
    Me either.I love life most of the time and try to be happy ! I learned a long time ago if you can't get along in any relationship move on.Why try to keep patching something that isn't working!
  • raves +2   [-] by Spaneol Tap
    I guess, that insecurity, and fear of moving on, prevents many people from doing so. If something ever, were to put me, in a situation, that it would be bad for me, and my children, my family would help me out. We are so tight. I have two wonderful brothers, and my parents are still around, and doing well. They would come in, and haul my butt out of here. Even if it were not abuse. If it were serious fighting, my family would intervene.
  • raves +2   [-] by byebye ,I love you,gotta go
    I have seen some rough situations....I have a friend who lives with her boyfriend,who cheats and he talks about her all the time,works off & on.I can't for the life of me figure it out!Sometimes I think people are just afraid to be alone!
  • raves +1   [-] by Spaneol Tap
    I agree. I wonder, how her mother was treated. My parents are on a very equal playing field. I was taught, to be independant, and to stand on my own two feet. It was my decision, to be a stay at home mom, and a homemaker. It was not out of a belief, in the patriarchal way.
  • raves +2   [-] by byebye ,I love you,gotta go
    Me either,I hate to be miserable.If you can't get along then move on!
  • raves +2   [-] by dnanna

    Answered Yes. I feel replenished everytime I yell and shake the heck out my husband/wife's shoulders.

    hhhmmm I think the key is comunication
  • raves +1   [-] by greybeard

    Answered No. This can't be true, I am going bald because of arguing with my wife/husband!