A couple should not enter into a relationship with the illusion that they will never have arguments.
It is the way that they handle these arguments that make them stronger together, rather than separating them.
These are the things successful couples do when they argue:
1. They don’t run away from fights
Disagreements will arise in the relationship as time goes.
Each partner may want things the other does not.
However, a successful couple will solve the issues head on, and immediately without sugarcoating.
2. Take turns talking
Arguments between successful couples involve turn taking.
It is never about a shouting match.
Each person takes turns to explain their feelings clearly, as the other partner listens before reaching a compromise or a solution.
3. No name calling
Successful couples know that once bitter words have been exchanged, there’s no taking them back.
They also know that nothing can be achieved when you call each other names.
4. They know how to cool down
When things get heated, a successful couple knows how to control their tempers by taking some time off to cool down.
5. They set ground rules
Based on their previous experience, couples learn that without rules nothing can be achieved.
The rules could include acknowledging that the partner has valid points and feelings.
6 They never forget they are a team
Arguments in a successful relationship do not boil into a competition.
Ultimately, a couple knows that they are a team and are obliged to solve their differences without one appearing to have won and the other lost.
7. They give each other the benefit of doubt
One of the things that easily kill a relationship is jumping into conclusions.
A successful couple knows that there is a story behind their partner's actions and it only takes them an explanation to understand.
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