{"id":20272,"date":"2020-11-03T09:15:34","date_gmt":"2020-11-03T17:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=20272"},"modified":"2021-05-31T07:38:17","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T14:38:17","slug":"relationship-advice-for-couples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/relationship-advice\/healthy-relationships\/relationship-advice-for-couples\/","title":{"rendered":"Relationship Advice For Couples Who Argue But Still Love Each Other"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking for real relationship advice for couples? Let\u2019s start with a reality check. Have you ever spoken to a friend who\u2019s in a relationship, and has said the words, <\/span>we never argue<\/span><\/i>? Well, I\u2019m here to tell you that\u2019s a LIE. <\/span>All couples argue<\/span><\/a> occasionally. The people we\u2019re closest with tend to trigger us the most. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arguing is a sign that you care enough about each other, and your relationship, to want to be on the same page and resolve differences. And it\u2019s also a way to express yourself and your needs, and be open and honest with your partner. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s important is learning how to argue in a healthy way, that helps you resolve things and grow closer together; instead of creating more tension and friction. Screaming and shouting is never a good idea, and will only make things worse. So, how do you handle disagreements like an adult?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s some powerful relationship advice for couples who argue but still love each other, and want to be and do better. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relationship Advice for Couples who Argue But Want to do Better<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a time-out before jumping into an argument<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t allow yourself to get caught up in the heat of the moment, and blurt out something you\u2019ll regret ten minutes later. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is easily done when reacting to something your partner has literally just said or done. So pause. Take a breath. Calm yourself down first. Maybe go for a walk. Pick this up later when you\u2019re feeling more rational and you\u2019ve had a chance to collect your thoughts. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about the best way to tackle this situation, and how you want to respond in a sensitive and caring way to your partner. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communicate openly, but with love and respect<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communication really is one of the most important skills<\/span><\/a> we need to learn, both as individuals and in a relationship of any kind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s scary saying how we really feel and allowing ourselves to be vulnerable, but this is the only way our partner can know what we need, and show up for us in the way we need them to. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the other end of the scale, it\u2019s crucial we\u2019re not hurting our partner in the process. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means <\/span>laying down some ground rules<\/span><\/a> for when you do have a disagreement. Here are some solid ones:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n