* Be empathetic. Understanding a point is not the same thing as conceding to it.
* Don’t interrupt your spouse when he’s speaking. Let your spouse completely finish his point before you start to talk.
With these tips, hopefully you will be able Be open about anything you take personally. Give your spouse a chance to clear the air. Use a phrase like: “I feel offended by your statement blank. Did you mean to imply blank?”
to limit the nastiness in your arguments.
Originally appeared on Pen, Paper, Paint.
Biography: Lauren C. Moye is a stay-at-home mom, but in another life, she majored in Communications. She writes at www.chaoticlifeoflauren.com, where she is dedicated to helping busy Christian Moms manage life. For more relationship advice written by Lauren, see her post on “The Simple Way to Stop Fights from Defining Your Relationship.”