the study of the lived experience of tolerance for differences in satisfied marriages: a phenomenological study

Introduction: as people enter a marital relationship, differences inevitably emerge. tolerance for differences is a phenomenon that many people may experience when they get married. the current study aimed to investigate the lived experience of tolerance for differences in satisfied marriages.method: the present study was a descriptive phenomenology psychological research. the sample consisted of 11 married people who had experienced tolerance for differences and were selected in a purposeful and snowball manner in 2019-2020. a semi-structured interview was used to collect data. data gathering continued until the data saturation stage.results: according to the results of this study, the experience of tolerance has six constituents, which are: love and respect for spouse and family, consulting in life, division of duties and roles, understanding of differences, patience and forgiveness and support of couples’ families.conclusion: the results of the study indicated that differences and disagreements between couples do not necessarily lead to conflict, but rather, these differences are experienced as an acceptance through tolerance.