When it comes to keeping a relationship healthy and happy, how you argue is as important as what you argue about..
*Fight for the right reasons..Go into it because you want to fix the problem and never because you want to get even..
Stick to the present..Keep your arguments relevant to the current problem..Bringing up old "sins" will only cloud the issue and make things worse...
Be civil..There's never an excuse for name-calling, violence, or any kind of abuse.Respect and control are key..
Take your share of responsibility..Listen to and apologize for any mistakes on your part that other person may point out, and be ready to accept his/her apology as well..
Keep it private..There's nothing less classy or less productive than bickering in public, whether it's a shouting match inside your house or a status message war on Facebook..Contain yourself until you can talk privately..
Compromise..Don't expect to get your way entirely..It's not about who "wins" or "loses"..The victory is when you come out of your argument with a deeper bond than before...:)
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