Look, even the best relationships have their fair share of disagreements. The trick is knowing how to navigate them without things getting tense or personal. First step: stay calm. If emotions start running high, pause, take a breath, and step back if you need to.
Focus on finding solutions, not winning the argument. A great way to keep things positive is by re-centering the conversation on shared values and long-term goals. Instead of, “Why don’t you understand?” try, “How can we work together to find a middle ground?” A little reframing goes a long way.