Tips For Wisely Reducing Domestic Conflict

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JAKARTA - Domestic journeys will never escape trials and problems. However, it is this twists and turns under the guise of conflict that actually makes couples able to understand each other and establish more closeness if they are successful. However, what if you don't?

Even though the relationship has been going on for a long time, conflicts that are not resolved collectively can trigger rifts in it. So, it is important for you to know how to resolve domestic conflicts wisely. Launching Verily Life Sciences, Tuesday, February 23, here are the tips.

Maintain communication

When you are in conflict with your partner, you must feel like you want to stop all communication with him or her. Never mind talking, just looking at his face would be reluctant to die. However, to reduce conflicts in the household, healthy communication is needed so that problems can be resolved quickly. Through communication, you can express what you agree with and do not.

Not only communicating, you also have to be fair by admitting mistakes if you are the trigger. Being silent will never solve the problem, it only worsens the situation.

I am sorry

Admitting mistakes is incomplete without an apology. Admitting your mistakes and apologizing won't make you lose or weak. Remember, in a marriage relationship there is no win or lose. The reason is, you two are human beings who are united to navigate the household together.

By apologizing, your partner will feel understood and you will also find it easier to explain the situation after he forgives you. If he needs time to forgive, then give it away.

Avoid harsh words

Sometimes, intense anger can trigger someone to act unpleasantly or to speak hurtful language. For that, no matter how angry you are at your partner, try to avoid using sentences that corner, blame, or even curse your partner.

Suppose you feel like doing this, better take a deep breath, hold it, then try to exhale. Repeat a few times until you feel more in control of the mood. Conflict is normal, but don't let it be aggravated by hate speech.

If you want to complain, do so without blame. So that your partner understands more about what you want and feels free from criticism, but is given the opportunity to know more about you.

Get physical touch

You can reduce conflict in relationships by touching as well. Physical touch is a powerful tool in a relationship. When you and your partner touch, the hormone oxytocin increases. When oxytocin increases, the emotions that peak can subside so that you and your partner can have a comfortable discussion.