Emotional intelligence key to healthy relationships
A Tanzanian professor is urging citizens to improve emotional intelligence and communication skills to reduce domestic violence and relationship conflicts. This advice follows a high-profile murder case involving a domestic dispute.
Why it matters
It addresses a critical public health and social issue regarding domestic safety and interpersonal conflict resolution.
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIANS have been urged to improve communication, manage emotions and seek professional psychological support to prevent relationship conflicts from escalating into separation and violence.
The advice comes amid cases of domestic disputes, including the recent death of Jane Urassa, who was allegedly shot by her husband, Laurent Kweka, following an altercation at their home in Bunju B, Dar es Salaam.
Kweka, a 48-year-old businessman, was subsequently charged with her murder at the Kinondoni District Court and remains in remand custody pending investigations.
Speaking during a seminar organised by the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday, Professor of Religious Studies, Rev Dr Susulu Fedy said understanding personal differences, managing emotions and learning to resolve disagreements were essential to sustaining relationships and building lasting marriages.
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