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Fight Less, Make Up More

These stressful, fast-paced times are just too taxing for most people, especially for couples. A lot of couples often get into bitter arguments or petty fights because of the roadblock and pitfalls that are brought about by busy schedules, and other external factors and influences. If you are currently mired in a bitter relationship squabble, where majority of what the two of you do is fight all day and night, here are a number of relationship tips to consider. 

Settle Misunderstandings with a Respectful Tone

Couple FightAccording to professional relationship experts, majority of the misunderstandings between couples are a result of the wrong choice of words.  For simple and medium-level spats due to misunderstandings, this can be worked out through the use of “clarification” tools. If you are the listener, make sure to check out what you thought you “heard”, and make sure to verify if your partner understood you. This however, can only be done if the other person says this with a calm and reassuring tone and attitude. 

Reduce Time Being Angry and Distant

To strengthen a relationship or marriage, it would be best to reduce, or perhaps eliminate outright, the duration, intensity and frequency of fights. Couples should also ensure that   they lessen the time spent angry and distant from each other.  Couples should also keep in mind that if they get mired in a dumb communication error or simple spat, then they should make it a point to get over the argument fast. 

Choose Your Words Wisely

One of the main reasons couples often argue is the inadvertent use of hurtful communication. Couple should cut down on making sarcastic gestures and other nasty eye rolls, and instead replace these with a positive attitude, loving and careful choice of words.

Open the Lines of Communication

When you start the day with words like “I don’t care”, “I don’t know”, “I Guess”, “not much”, you’ll certainly end the day arguing or doing the silent treatment to each other. Remember that each time a partner responds with one-word answers like the stuff above, you are simply setting the stage for more bitter arguments and cat fights. A vague response is often more likely to start a big, nasty fight between couples.

And even though you and your partner have already instituted some measures to reduce your quarrels, and both have made a lot of effort to improve the lines of communication, it’s still likely that some errors will happen, or occur.  If this happens, make sure to quickly apologize and make up. You could start by making a joke about yourself, or talk about your favorite movie currently being shown, and ask her to join you in watching it.  Remember that it’s the small loving acts and words that make a difference that can warm and comfort both lovers. The more often you show love and affection to your partner, the happier will the two of you get, and the relationship will be as strong as ever.