(We) have been expanding the theory that underlies our prevention approach along the lines of what we call safety theory. In this model, sound and healthy marriages have three fundamental types of safety:
1. Safety in interaction: being able to talk openly and well (enough) about key issues, with the strongest expressions of such safety including emotional safety and support
2. Personal safety: freedom from fear of physical or emotional harm and intimidation
3. Safety in commitment: security of mutual support, teamwork, and a clear future together.
-Scott Stanley, Co-Director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver
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This is so true. Once my wife and I understood this concept, our marriage went to another level.