6 Things You Shouldn't Do When You're In An Argument With Your Partner

Jan 23, 2019 by apost team

An argument can cause unwanted problems in your life. Your partner may decide to find someone else and leave you.

Engaging in a heated debate may cause you to lose your self-esteem. Protect your relationship by refraining from using words that are intended to hurt your partner.

Think about the love you feel for the special person who is part of your life. Avoid causing more problems when you avoid saying words that take the argument to a new and undesired level. Follow these tips:

1. Do not prolong an argument beyond its acceptable time limit.

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If you and your partner have arguments, you are not alone. Most couples argue from time to time. After all, it is not the easiest thing in the world to learn how to live with another person. Plus, you most likely do not look at everything in the same way in which your partner views the world. It is acceptable to have an occasional argument. But it is a good idea to make up before going to sleep.

Learn to control your mind and tongue. Refrain from speaking harmful words spouting out of your mouth like a waterfall. You should not blurt out every single thought that forms in your brain. You must learn how to keep some things to yourself. Once you tell your partner every negative thought that invades your mind, you will not have the ability to retract your hurtful words.

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2. Do not offer negative criticism in the middle of an argument.

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Think about the ways in which you would react if your partner said one or more critical remarks to you during an argument. If you would feel hurt, then try to refrain from hurting the person you supposedly love. Do not call your partner names. Refrain from making judgmental remarks. Try to walk in your partner's shoes.

3. Do not tell your partner that their feelings are incorrect.

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Refrain from insulting your partner's intelligence. You may tell your partner that the emotions they are feeling are unimportant. However, your partner may have other thoughts about the matter. In addition, pay attention to the things you say or do that bother your partner. Try to correct your negative words and actions. A little respect goes a long way toward mending an argument.

4. Do not swear or use disrespectful language.

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It is a natural thing to want to use vulgar words while engaging in a heated argument. But using foul language causes your partner to feel a lack of self-respect. It is one thing to say that something causes you to feel upset. It is another thing to call your partner names and make the person feel insignificant or stupid. Instead of lashing out at your partner with negative words, simply tell the person how you feel.

5. Do not tell your partner that you want to discuss the problem another day.

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Even if you are not in the best of moods when angry eyes are gazing into yours, do not inform your partner that you are not ready to have a conversation at the present time. Delaying the talk will cause your partner to feel angry and resentful. Your partner wants to feel as though their views have special significance.

You need to have the conversation when your partner wants to discuss things with you regardless of how you feel at the moment. Delaying conversations will only make matters worse. Instead, you can talk about everything right away and figure out how to resolve your issues.

6. Refrain from bringing up your partner's relatives during an argument.

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Do not ever discuss the fact that you are unable to tolerate one or more things about your partner's relatives. Do not compare your partner to their dad, mom, sister or brother in a negative way. Criticizing your partner's family is only going to extend the argument for hours or even days.

Focus on you and your partner rather than your partner's mom or dad. The best thing is to concentrate on the issues that are causing your argument. Do not insist that your partner is lazy and never helps you do any chores.

You can tell your partner that they need to wash the dishes more often or help cook dinner a few times a week. But refrain from mentioning these facts while in the middle of an argument. You do not want to inform your partner that one or more of their habits are disgusting while you are both engaged in a heated debate.

Try not to judge the person you love in a way that might cause irreparable damage to your relationship. Telling your partner about their faults while you are in the middle of an argument is only going to make them rebel against your wise counsel.

What do you think about this article? Do you tend to do one of these things when arguing with your partner or you try to avoid them? What kind of methods do you use to end an argument? Let us know - and feel free to pass this along to your friends and family!