Overview of Gender Matrimonial Conflicts, Signs and Signals of Marriage Breakdown and Various Coping Strategies

Abstract

The study examines the various causes of gender matrimonial conflicts between couples, the signs and signals and various copying strategies. Couples are bound together as husband and wife. However successful and happy a marriage is, problems are bound to occur, either minor or serious the problem is helps to strengthen the relationship between couples when it is resolved. Some of the marital conflicts are as a result of the condition of the couples, their personality, their behaviours and the environment in which these couples live. Causes of matrimonial conflicts, the signs and signals of marriage breakdown due to marriage conflict and the different types of copying strategies/ managing matrimonial conflict were also identified. Therefore there is need for the following suggestions; there should be frequent campaign programme to enlighten couples on the need for harmony to reign in the family, and that couple should be loyal and trustworthy, responsible, and be able to settle their dispute or misunderstanding amicably.

Key Words: Matrimonial conflicts, marriage breakdown, copying strategies, gender, signs and symptoms