Conflict is a natural aspect of every close human relationship. More than the issues themselves, how loved ones deal with differences and disagreements is likely to determine the course of their relationship. No one chooses to share their life with another person to become enemies, yet trust and respect can be quickly sabotaged by active and passive dirty fighting tactics. Sustaining love requires learning to fight on the same side for the relationship when challenges arise. When couples are able to negotiate with goodwill, empathy, and compassion, on the other side of most disagreements they discover deeper experiences of acceptance, understanding, respect, trust, and feelings of love.