What role does conflict play in a vital marriage? the partners in a vital marriage do not experience conflict the partners in a vital marriage can always resolve the conflict disagreements in a vital marriage are avoided at all costs the partners in a vital marriage disagree, but positive statements outnumber negative statements in their interactions?

I believe the answer is: . the partners in a vital marriage disagree, but positive statements outnumber negative statements in their interactions

In a vital marriage, both partners made their best effort to be honest and open with one another.
Since no individuals are identical, these couples bound to Face some fights due to disagreement of view/belief between them.
But despite all this, couples in vital marriage would still ended up respecting each other's perspective.

Ithink the answer you are looking for is (b).