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6 Steps For Resolving An Argument Quickly
We all can picture it:
You come home from a long day of work, and instead of relaxing, your partner comes out with criticism. They’re upset because, once again, you forgot to take out the trash. Yea, it’s your fault for forgetting, but why is this yelling necessary?
You sigh a breath of exhaustion and prepare yourself for battle.
Arguments happen; they’re part of any healthy relationship between two people. Whether it’s in your workplace, at home, or with your partner, conflict is inevitable.
But there are a lot of unhealthy habits that people carry when it comes to arguing. They draw out arguments that don’t need to be and very much hurt feelings.
A few habits you should always avoid when in an argument are:
- Trying to Win
- Accusing The Other Person
- Name Calling
- Manipulating
- Yelling
If you stay stuck in those tactics, your attempts to resolve the conflict will be futile. Chances are, your message won’t get across before the other person goes on full defense mode.
But, if you avoid those habits, you’re on the right path. And with a bit of intention, you can easily maneuver an argument in a few…
