No Compromise: Couples Dealing with Issues for Which They Do Not See a Compromise

Authors: Rosenblatt, Paul¹; Rieks, Samantha¹

Source: American Journal of Family Therapy, Volume 37, Number 3, May 2009 , pp. 196-208(13)

Publisher: Routledge, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

This is a conceptual exploration of what may be involved when a couple cannot resolve an important difference because they do not see a compromise (for example, whether or not to have a child). There may be creative ways of constructing a compromise or defusing the issue, but crucial to the resolution is how the two partners perceive matters, what they gain by being stuck, and the value and meanings to them of various ways of dealing with the impasse. It may be of importance to explore linked or underlying issues, such as cultural or family of origin differences, and resolving an impasse may transform binds associated with the linked or underlying issues. Beyond these issues, the paper explores a number of conceptual issues that might arise in therapy with these couples and indicates some possibly helpful tools for working with the couples.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1080/01926180802405554

Affiliations: 1: Department of Family Social Science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA

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