Room for Debate

It's tough to choose words wisely in the heat of an argument. Learn to fight right.

How to Fight Right

Learning to argue productively will keep you from damaging your relationships with loved ones.
by Kat McGowan

Couples in Conflict

On fighting fair and not throwing the pasta.
by Eliezer Sobel

Get What You Want—Without Yelling

How to have win-win relationships at work and at home.
by Hara Estroff Marano

How Therapists Avoid Arguments

Therapy watch: fighting words.
by PT Staff

Anger is a Stop Sign

For reliable anger control, stop, look and listen.
by Susan Heitler, Ph.D.

Petty Arguments

How small irritants become big issues—and what to do about them.
by Jay Dixit

Lessons From Lawyers

How constantly engaging in arguments can help you.
by Gerry Spence

Why Do Women Act Catty?

The unhealthy way women act on healthy feelings of competition
by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.

Relationships

Love is the most profound emotion known to human beings. For most people, romantic relationships are the most meaningful element in their lives. But the ability to have a healthy, loving relationship is not innate. Almost all of us have experienced a failed relationship, and most of us have to work consciously to master the skills necessary to make them flourish.

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Anger

You know the feeling. It's that rage you get when someone cuts you off on the highway; the one where you just want to floor it and flip the bird. Anger is a corrosive emotion that can run off with your mental and physical health. So do you hold it in? Or do you let it all hang out?

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