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Sometimes suppression is the only thing you can do to avoid an escalation. And sometimes reappraisal can cause you to tolerate bad situations.

But that said, telling yourself a more compassionate story about what’s going on inside the other person’s head is usual...

• The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.
• Never say, “You’re wrong.” Respect the other person’s opinions.
• If you are wrong, admit it.
• Get the other person saying “yes, yes” immediately.
• Let the other person do a great de...

Sometimes suppression is the only thing you can do to avoid an escalation. And sometimes reappraisal can cause you to tolerate bad situations.

Telling yourself a more compassionate story about what’s going on inside the other person’s head is usually the best way to go.