Why do you need 7 steps to stay connected to your partner during an argument? For one thing, marital fights are can get highly emotional. Fighting is common, even healthy for a marriage. Some arguments can be more intense than others though, so taking some steps to ensure you don’t completely blow your top can help! The “Count to 10” exercise works for me when I need to keep my temper down, but the following steps also help in not getting carried away with your emotions during an argument. Take a look!
7 Steps to Stay Connected to Your Partner During an Argument
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Steps 2 and 3 (Focus on Your Breath, Have Compassion for Yourself and Your Partner) work well for me. It’s #1 that I have trouble with! I’m very reactive so when a stressful situation comes up I have the tendency to snap back right away. My bad. I know I have to take a step back, breathe deep and be quiet for awhile. The quiet helps calm me down so my reaction won’t be so abrasive.
How do you handle arguments with your partner?
Are there areas you need improvement on? Do you consider yourself an expert in managing marital arguments? Come on and share tips! We’d love to learn from you. 
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
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