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Once you've calmed down, you can start approaching your problem
rationally. For starters, you're now in a better position to choose
your battles. Fighting with your partner over not doing the dishes
for the first time when he's had a long day may not be worth it. On
the other hand, if you've gone thirteen straight weeks without
spending an evening together, a discussion is probably worth
having.

How to Choose Your Battles and Fight for What Actually Matters
Any moment in life can turn into a heated argument, but most
shouldn't
When you come back to have a discussion with your loved one, take
a collaborative approach. If you engage a problem as you vs. your

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