Hope allows you to come up with creative solutions to the disputes at the core of the conflict. 

Emotions play an important role in the conflict by altering how you appraise the situation. 

How many times have you made a claim about some piece of trivia only to realize, as soon as you’ve made that claim, that you’re completely wrong?

Stepping into the mindset of those you argue with allows you to figure out what’s influencing them. 

• A successful argument within a relationship remains compartmentalized. Don’t let it lead to questioning the entire basis of the relationship. 
• Don’t insult or degrade your opponent. Show that you meant “nothing personal” in the dispute.