Fight to the FINISH

Here's a riddle for you: What's one thing you hate doing, yet can't help but do?..The answer: FIGHT!...No matter how much you love a person, sometimes he/she just makes you wnat to scream...But just because you argue with someone doesn't mean you can't have a meaningful relationship with him or her..Fights are a way of expressing frustration and insecurity, and when handled properly they can help a relationship grow deeper..Here are a few familiar tales on fighting plus tips to keep them under control...

A Tale of Two Sister

 You share everything including parents, but the rule with borrowing stuff has always been to ask permission first..Now little sis has admitted not only to taking your favorite skirt without consent, but also to spillinh soda on it--and you're too furious to listen to her apologies..

One thing you should remember about family is that unlike friends, you're stuck with them forever--for better or for worse..Give yourself time to cool down, then hear her out..Make it clear that what she did is not okay by reversing the situation: how would she feel if you did the same to her stuff?..You'll both be better off treating the experience as a lesson in forgiveness and respect..

The Protective Parent Trap



They refuse to let you go out, and when they do, you have to be home before midnight..Any argument is met with disapproval or the old defense, " Will Mom and Dad ever see reason outside of open rebellion?

Before you gear up for war, consider your options: either you go rogue and be punished further when you get caught, or you toil your way to a promotion..Be smart about this! Stomping off in a huff will only convince them that you're not mature enough to do things on your own..But being home on time, getting good grades, and generally following their rules will learn their trust and get that curfew lifted without any bloodshed...

The Time Conundrum

Now that You're officially a couple, its like your boyfriend has decided he can pretty much ignore you..Every time you want to spend time with him, He's got basketball, video games, or other plans with his friends..You've argued about it so often that your good intentions have backfired--he's beginning to think you're a nag..

With guy's, its always best to act before you speak..Rather than treating his buddies as the enemy, cheer for them at pick-up games, give Call of Duty:Modern Warfare a go, and just befriend them..Convince your guy that he doesn't have to choose between you and his friends; in fact, you're cool enough to be part of the group..He'll want you all to himself once he sees his friends are all in love wiht you....