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Harmful and helpful arguments: for parents
Harmful arguments can be bad for your relationship but helpful arguments can be good for it.
Arguments can be harmful or helpful, here's the difference:
Harmful arguments are when you or your partner:
- try to win
- say mean things
- name-call
- blame each other
- are negative
Helpful arguments are when you or your partner:
- work together
- consider each other's feelings
- are affectionate towards each other
- solve problems together
We all need to have difficult conversations sometimes. The way you start these conversations will affect the way they go.
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