Dispute: "Actually, I don't want to be yelled at in front of the children"

Laura Lent, 48, and Stefan Lent, 47, find themselves caught in a cycle of marital conflict, arguing in front of their children much like their own parents did when they were young. This generational pattern has prompted them to question how they can break free from these enduring conflict dynamics.

The couple's relationship began when they were just 17 years old. By their late twenties, they were engaged. Prior to their engagement, both Laura and Stefan had lived largely independent lives. Stefan frequently traveled, spending extended periods in South America for his PhD studies, while Laura pursued her education in Austria.

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Actually, I don't want to be yelled at in front of the children.

They eventually married in 2005. Despite their long history together, the recurring arguments in front of their children highlight a challenge they are actively trying to overcome. Their shared desire is to establish healthier communication patterns and create a more peaceful environment for their family, moving away from the conflict models they inherited.

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Stefan and I have been together since we were 17. By the end of our twenties, we were engaged; until then, everyone had lived their own life for long stretches: Stefan was traveling a lot, was always in South America for long periods for his PhD, I studied here in Austria. In 2005, we finally got married.