How to Argue in a Healthy Way and Fight Fairly

The Bethenny Show

If you don't talk about things as they come up, then they snowball and something small becomes a big deal. Hopefully, you don't have a lot of issues every day, but if there's something that really bothers you, you need to talk about it, says Dr. Jenn.

No name-calling.

No character assassination.

No using someone's vulnerabilities against them.

Fighting fairly creates safety in the relationship, Dr. Jenn says.

How do you discuss things with your spouse? What do you think it means to "fight fairly"? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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