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If you're seeing a guy or you're in a relationship right now, I want to share something that can make your relationship even more special.
Today's tip revolves around arguments...
Arguments are always seen as negative, and people often assume that in the early stages of a relationship arguments are a sign of things coming to an end.
Let's imagine for a second that you're with your guy and the two of you start arguing.
Immediately emotion comes in that says, "I need to win this argument". This might be caused by pride, stubbornness and insecurity, and today I want to make sure that we argue from a more mature place (I've been guilty of this wanting to 'win' myself, which is why I know the topic so well!).
Remember that there's a difference between winning in an argument, and winning in a relationship.
I want to make sure that you win in the relationship.
The argument is just a battle; the relationship is the war.
Next time you're in an argument, there are two words that I want you to remember:
I Understand
Sounds obvious -- the key to relationships is understanding. But it's true. When you get to the head of an argument, showing that you understand someone is THE KEY.
You might not agree with someone's reaction to a situation, but you can acknowledge where their feelings have come from that have lead to their reaction.
Imagine that you've done something that's caused him to feel jealous and to come over and shout at you. You're annoyed because you feel like he had no right to start shouting at you.
Now, you can disagree with his reaction to shout at you, but try to understand and acknowledge the feeling that the shouting came from.
When you're empathetic and understand the feeling, people will very often show that they're sorry and you'll diffuse an argument.
I want to make our default response to someone's anger to try and figure out why someone is feeling a certain way before you retaliate. Going on the attack is where you can do serious damage to a relationship.
You're a team, you want to help each other, and the easiest way to do that is to show that you understand.
Question of the day
I read an article on the Huffington Post - - recently that couples that argue once a week stand a better chance of staying together.
Do you agree with this? Can arguments be a good thing?
Let me know in the comments below. I read every single one, and I'm going to do my best to reply.
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Matthew Hussey is an international speaker and dating coach, He is the star of NBC's Ready for Love and a regular expert on MTV's Plain Jane. Matthew has helped thousands of women discover what men want.
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