7 Ways To End An Argument With Your Partner

When we think of love, we think of all the happy things in the world. After all, that is how all the movies and books portray love to be. But, in reality, all couples go through what one can call as bickering, disputing, or arguing. While everyone will tell you how these minor squabbles are a part and parcel of any relationship, it is how you handle them that determines the course of your togetherness over time. After an argument, if you clear the air and patch things up with compassion and love, that’s the emotion that hangs in the air between both of you. And, what can be better than that, right? Here, we bring you some of the healthy ways in which you can end the argument with your significant other:

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1. Don’t Let The Issue Go Unresolved

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One of the biggest mistakes that a couple does after a fight is to let the issue go unresolved. By doing so, you don’t give a chance to your significant other to explain his side of the story. Additionally, there are times when fights just happen due to a simple misunderstanding. Clearing the air gives you an opportunity to resolve the issue in a matter of seconds. But, that won’t happen if you don’t even make the effort to resolve the problem.

2. Take Some Time Before You Respond

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If you feel that you are flaring up in anger and may explode if you express something immediately, take some time out for yourself before you respond. At times, that breathing space can help you calm down a little bit and assess the situation thoroughly. This also gives you some time to understand where your partner is coming from before you get into defending your actions.

3. Look For A Solution Instead Of Focusing On The Problem

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When a couple fights, they tend to go around in circles about the problem itself. Doing so can tire you out eventually since you don’t make any progress in a positive direction. So, if you ever find yourself in an argument, focus on the solution instead. Reach out to your friends or research on the internet. But, when you reach out to him, present him with a few solutions, thus, starting a healthy discussion.

4. Establish Expectations By Setting An Example

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If you look at your partner and ask him for something, even if it is something as simple as ‘watch your words when you are angry’, make sure that you are also calm yourself in a fight. It becomes even more important when you ask for something as crucial as to start saving for your home. This way, you can always cite your own actions as an example.

5. Balance It Out

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How many times have you started a fight with “This one is on you” or “It’s entirely your fault”? In an argument, you may have a tendency to nit-pick on your significant other for where he’s going wrong. But, the best thing to do is to take a step back and analyze why you’re really angry. This will give you an opportunity to see where you might have messed up. So, when you have a chat with your partner, it’ll be more balanced.

6. Forgive And Let Go

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As you begin to understand someone, you also become more compassionate. In the long run, this helps you let go of the fight and put it all behind you. By doing this, you’ll not carry forward any unresolved issue. So, your next fight is only going to revolve around that particular pertinent issue in the present. It will not be due to the feelings stemming from the previous fight.

7. Ask For Forgiveness Properly

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Last but not least, don’t hesitate when it comes to asking for forgiveness. If you’ve realized that you may be at fault in some way, just reach out to your partner and apologize for it. Don’t hold back. This is one of the best ways to clear any toxicity that stems from an argument. Also, never follow the apology with a “but” in the end as it negates everything that you said earlier.

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