Rule that couples should apply in every argument is to make sure both of you set a goal for you guys to reach. Both of you need to know what your argument is for. Otherwise, it’s pointless. Petty.
At face value, these things you guys are fighting about would seem silly but, sometimes, they aren’t at all.
I reckon it’s best if you guys go beyond the superficial and deal with the underlying problem. It may be bruised egos, emotional scarring or repressed anger due to past unresolved issues.
Always keep the lines open. Keep the communication going. Silly or not, arguing can …read more

Empathy or putting yourself in the other person’s shoes is one way to effectively administer communication. Though I may not be able to dish out proper scientific basis on this theory, I can only tell you that based from experience, applying empathy is quite crucial in ‘getting somewhere’ esp when it’s an argument that you find yourselves in.
This somehow creates a certain feeling in the other person during the conversation. Using words like, “I understand” or “I know I pissed you off when I did — ” or acknowledging what he or she had said, somehow lets your partner know …read more