Arguing

Getting Past The Arguments: Resolving Conflict In Relationships

One of the hardest things to handle in a relationship is conflict. While a good and fair fight can clear the air and help you to feel closer to your lover, many fights are just hurtful and destructive. Fights that never go anywhere, that are repeated year

Arguing, Power Struggles and Emotional Communication
by Susan Lanir, M.S.W., C.S.W.
My boyfriend and I have been together a little over a year. We truly love each other and plan to be together forever. I left for school this year so now we have a long-distance relationship. We have been having problems lately that we cannot pinpoint. We

Getting Past The Arguments: Part 2

Try not to get bogged down in intellectual answers. Even if you know the answers, see if you can connect to your feelings about it and notice whether any other thoughts, feelings, associations, or memories come to you spontaneously. Sometimes the best stu

We've been arguing every night over little things
by Barbara Meyer, M.S.W., C.S.W.
I feel more and more like the intimacy we do share is forced and we almost broke up a few nights ago, I'm getting that whole the honeymoon is over feeling. I understand that this is natural cycle that couples go though, but how do you get through it?

How to Argue with Men!
by Bob Grant, L.P.C.
We have all seen a movie or read a book which teaches people how to resolve conflicts (fight fair). It usually involves talking calmly or repeating back to the person what they have said (i.e.: Yes I hear what you're saying. You're saying I'm an idiot!).

How to Discuss Issues, Part 1
by James Lucoff
Like collisions, marital arguments happen and often when least expected. But when crashes occur on the road of married life there’s a lot more at stake than sore muscles. Unresolved conflicts in a marriage can put out the fire of romance, squelch in

Using Conflict Constructively
by Theun Mares
Most of us consider ourselves peaceful and try to avoid conflict whenever possible. But stressful situations, especially those involving others, can create conflict in our personal and professional relationships. Yet, conflict need not be a bad thing

Tips for Talking
by EqualityinMarriage.org
That argument you had before work about who was responsible for buying new milk probably isn't the best example of effective communication. All partners talk to each other, but very few really use communication as a tool to build and revitalize their