Friday 16 December 2016

Recover Your Relationship: Smart Ways To Avoid Arguments

I have a hot temper by nature and because of that I had serious difficulties to control myself and maintain a normal conversation or exchange of opinions especially when I get emotional or passionate.
At first I never thought this is something I should work on because I did not understand a power of a good communication. I did not know that it's not what you say ,but how you say it. I did not know that a quality of communication is one of the fundamental norms of a healthy relationships with the people around you.

My husband and I are pretty much alike,both very passionate and emotional. His temper is also hot and if I tell you we did not fight I would lie. Arguments can drain you and most of the time are pointless because I can't remember if we ever solved an issue hot headed.
At the end of the day,why to waste precious time you have with someone you love fighting?

So with time,I actually learnt importance of finding a right ways to express myself and experience helped us discover ways that will definitely help you too improve your communication skills and save your relationship from toxic fights and unnecessary arguments.
Once I started living according this facts,the relationship I have with my husband changed for good:

1) We are all different:
-No matter how alike we can be,we all do understand and feel the world around us in a different way. You might hurt or offend someone without even knowing and someone might cause you a pain without intention to make you feel bad. Don't take everything personal.

2) Speak your truth without a need to convince others in it:
-Your partner doesn't have to agree with everything you believe in and that's just ok. That doesn't make him wrong. Nether you are right. Or wrong. Love is acceptance: sometimes you just have to accept his/hers opinion without trying to change it.

3) You are not an enemies;
Anger and frustration can make a person blind,but..HELLO! It's the two of you against the world not against each order. You play for the same team and despite the misunderstanding y'all have,that is the person who loves and cares about you.

4)"I told you so"
And so what? Who doesn't make mistakes? When things go wrong that's the time for you to motivate him/her not to discourage him/her totally.  I'm sure your partner now understands that you had a point but common! You don't have to be annoying.

5) Listen to understand,not to reply.
We all do have ego and ego always wants to be right. And that is why ego makes you egocentric. Your argument is not a court case and no one wins. You should listen to understand where your partner is coming from not just because you can't wait to prove him wrong

6) Ask without accusing .
Just remember how terrible you felt everytime you got accused for something you did not do. Nothing hurts more then when person you love does not trust you. Ask before you jump into conclusions. Also remember: Your doubts and allegations are most of the times product of your insecurities and fears

7) Make peace with Past
No matter what your partner did in the past,if you have forgiven him/her and accepted to move on,then stop bringing it in every other argument you guys have. It can only add oil to the fire and refocus your energy to a very destructive direction.

8) Don't curse,insult or raise your voice
Even though you might say things you don't mean,always know that words are sharper then knife: you'll might forget all the nasty things you said but your partner won't and he might secretly hold it against you .You have absolutely no right to disrespect another human being everytime your head gets hot,especially not a person you have chosen  to be your life partner .

9) Learn how to put yourself in your partner's shoes
Again,we are made to be egotistical creatures and we can truly understand only things we feel on our skin. But with love there must come ability to put yourself in ur partner's shoes so you can know where it pains and from there you would be able to understand his/hers behavior/actions/mood  better.

9 comments:

  1. Hi sonia.. thanks so much for the post. I related to every beat... so me and my ex boyfriend broke up 4 months ago and it was always about the temper that we both have. Although we truly love eachother he decided to end our r.ship koz we were constantly fighting. It breaks my heart so much koz as a woman i had a role to play but i never did and now i have lost the love of my life koz of the attitudes and fights. I wish he had a smart head as u guys to just know everything can be worked on to the best of us but he chose to leave.

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  2. Hi sonia.. thanks so much for the post. I related to every beat... so me and my ex boyfriend broke up 4 months ago and it was always about the temper that we both have. Although we truly love eachother he decided to end our r.ship koz we were constantly fighting. It breaks my heart so much koz as a woman i had a role to play but i never did and now i have lost the love of my life koz of the attitudes and fights. I wish he had a smart head as u guys to just know everything can be worked on to the best of us but he chose to leave.

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  3. Hey darling,thanks for sharing your story with me and all the readers. I know how constant fights can distance and tear apart two people because of constant circulation of bad energy and tension which is not healthy. Every experience is a blessing,we learn for sake of improving ourselves and becoming the best possible version of ourselves. Don't worry ,if something was meant to be,it will always be,if he is your man you guys will reunion sooner or later. If not,this experience will give the wisdom and knowledge you will need for your marriage tomorrow and help you build peace and harmony between you and your other half. Bless

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  4. Hey sonia.first time seeing your blog.love it.
    Great post but its not easy especially when you're right.I pray God gives me more clam and patience with my hubby. That guy can argue for Africa even when he's obviously at fault

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    1. Thank you honey. Well,this tips are actually firstly for your own sake,once you start applying them you will start having a peace of mind. And peace is contageous. Positivity too. You can not change your hubby but you can change your attitude towards his features. Do not take it all personal or too serious,and most importantly refocus from what bothers you to what makes you happy about him because what we focus on truly grows. Bless

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  5. i hv realiyed my mistakes. bless you

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  6. This blog was tots made for me!!! Im hot tempered and a lawyer. Im always arguing and trying to prove a point. But I've learnt that we both are fighting together and not against each other. Your pointers are sooooooo right!!!

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  7. Nice Article.Loved it.

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