I think this is a good topic for HN (maintaining relationships is an important skill). But this article, lacking evidence and rigor, is not HN-quality. From wha

I think this is a good topic for HN (maintaining relationships is an important skill). But this article, lacking evidence and rigor, is not HN-quality. From what I've read on the topic, conflict resolution is a factor of happy relationships that is so important as to render most of the suggestions in this article (e.g. hand-holding) nearly irrelevant. Instead, I recommend this article on conflict resolution and interaction antipatterns based on the research of Dr John Gottman: http://www.helpstartshere.org/Default.aspx?PageID=1113 http://www.helpstartshere.org/Default.aspx?PageID=1113 I also like the concepts of Non-Violent Communication (though the book's tone is somewhat leaden in parts). There is certainly a place for improving relationships beyond conflict resolution, but its relative importance should be emphasized. By merely mentioning an aspect of conflict resolution in point 4 in this 10-point list, the article sends the wrong message.