One of the greatest problems with arguments is that people easily get offended, often for a very good reason. It is hard to keep the emotions out of the conflict in which you feel like your own personality or character is threatened. It is also hard to back down when faced with an adversary you fear might interpret this as a sign of weakness. On the other hand, keep in mind that this “adversary” is someone who is closest to you in the whole world, in fact, it is often someone with whom you spend most of your waking hours.

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