the fight happens, inevitable when it is not resolved at the deep needs level, it will sour the relationship. Fair fighting is designed to deal with issues that bring serious conflict while preserving the relationship. References Sources Joyce Hocker-Wilmot, William W. Wilmot (2006) Interpersonal conflict, Iowa: Won C. Brown Com., Tim Downs and Joy Downs, (2003) The Seven Conflicts: Resolving the Most Common Disagreements in Marriage. Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers Arthur S. Hough (1991) Let's Have It Out: The Bare-Bones Manual of Fair Fighting (New Release Series) George Robert Bach and Peter Wyden (1983) Intimate Enemy: How to Fight Fair in Love and Marriage, Avon Books (Mm); External links Fighting the Fair Way, State University of New York at Buffalo Fair Fighting: The Art of Managing Differences in Intimate Relationships, University of Florida counseling center Dispute resolution