subject: How to Save a Relationship When You're Always Arguing [print this page] It is no strange thing that people argue with the one they spend most of their adult life with in close quarters. It is a common phenomenon, but you can easily overcome it if you take a step back and look at the root causes. The Small Things When children see their parents arguing over the smallest little things, they ask "Why?". It doesn't seem to make any sense. Of course, in reality there's more underneath than the petty squabbles over the upkeep of the house and so forth. You need to focus on the issues that are driving you apart. The key to an ongoing bond and successful relationship is communication. A friend can easily be lost if you stop keeping contact, and every relationship requires nurturing to flourish. How to Deal With It Firstly, agree with your partner to talk about the problem. Don't bring up issues that you have out of the blue, it can often catch your partner off guard and put them immediately on the defensive. Once somebody feels they have been attacked, it is difficult to have an adult conversation with them. Agree to write down your issues first, and then read them out to each other, and work out a way of working together. In many cases you must agree to disagree, or meet each other half way. What do you do together? It is important to find a common goal to work towards. For instance, giving your children the best opportunities in life possible. Or it could be something you are both passionate about, a hobby or a social issue. Rediscover the Romance in Your Relationship Every relationship blooms and then has a period of fading. It is only natural - but it is possible to keep on reigniting the romance. You need to keep things new and interesting.
How to Save a Relationship When You're Always Arguing
