Teamwork Makes the Marriage Work

Adlerian therapist Rudolf Dreikurs taught that marriage isn't a battle for control, but a cooperative effort between equals. Every issue—from chores to finances—is a common task to achieve, and when problems arise, it is not a personal failing. Shifting from blame to asking, "How can we solve this together?" replaces willpower struggles with mutual respect and encouragement. This Adlerian insight transforms conflict into a shared mission for mutual happiness.

Read the full article for more on Dreikurs's powerful approach to marital democracy: Dreikurs on Marriage

Jerodine Newman

Jerodine is a Psychologist providing Couples and Individual Therapy at Koira Psychology

https://www.koirapsychology.com.au/couplestherapy
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