#Conflictmanagement

A recent study suggests that frequent conflicts, including arguments and emotional outbursts, help explain why people high in neuroticism often report less satisfaction in romantic relationships. The research, published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy, identifies everyday behaviors that can strain partnerships and may be especially relevant for couples in Thailand seeking healthier dynamics.

Neuroticism is one of the Big Five personality traits and describes a tendency toward strong negative emotions such as anxiety, sadness, irritability, and emotional instability. While partly shaped by genetics and early life, the trait is not a fixed fate. In Thai culture, the idea of hua jai wawn—quick to be upset or distressed—often surfaces in conversations about temperament. The new findings clarify that it is not only the emotional temperament itself but also the likelihood of engaging in conflict-driven behaviors that erode relationship satisfaction.

A new study suggests that frequent conflicts, such as arguments and emotional outbursts, may explain why individuals who score high in neuroticism tend to feel less satisfied in their romantic relationships. The research, published in Sexual and Relationship Therapy, unveils behavioral patterns that could be especially relevant for couples in Thailand seeking to strengthen their partnerships or understand why tensions sometimes run high (PsyPost).

Neuroticism, one of the Big Five personality traits studied worldwide, refers to a tendency to experience strong negative emotions—including anxiety, sadness, irritability, and emotional instability. While deeply influenced by genetics and early life experiences, this trait is not entirely unchangeable. Thai readers may be familiar with the trait as “hua jai wawn” in popular culture, describing people who are quick to be upset or easily distressed. International studies have long linked high neuroticism to poorer relationship outcomes, but the new research adds clarity by showing that it’s not just the emotional temperament itself but the tendency to engage in conflict-fueled behaviors that erode relationship satisfaction.