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Keep to myself
It depends. We've had times when we seem to break down and just can't meet in the middle, and we've had times where we adapt right away. The most important thing though is that we've grown into a place where we are able to healthily resolve our conflicts in a quick and timely manner, and we're also learning how the other one deals with personal conflict that may spill into the relationship. Overall, we deal with it in a fair and healthy way.
walk away to avoid saying anything you'll later regret. clear my thoughts and wait for things to settle down then talk about the problem like mature adults.
Compromise. I once heard that a relationship won't work if you practice the 50/50 rule, it only works when you compromise 100%. both should compromise 100% when needed. Pick your battles.
I usually go in a rage and cry scream and sometimes get physical, it all depends on my mood and the conflict
Walk away.. Getting better or trying
We're usually really good handling conflicts together. There's only been one instance where we went without talking for a good week or so. Worst time of our relationship but we worked past it
I think things out so well in my head but when we actually get into it, it comes out so wrong. I think we both need to work on compromising and remembering to be a team rather than trying to prove the other wrong all the time.
No matter what kind of problem we are going through we always calmly talk it out until we come to an agreement in our 3 years together we have only had one major argument and we managed to work through it after long discussion she is my equal in every way and I love that about her
We haven't been tested yet. I learned acceptance is the key to love from my grandmother. Where acceptance exists everything else becomes secondary.
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Female, 31-35 years, Engaged, NY, US | Feb 13, 2012
Female, 31-35 years, Engaged, NY, US | Feb 13, 2012
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I remain calm.
Depends in my mood. More and more I shut my mouth, stuff it down and keep it to myself. I've learned being passionate and open is useless with a clam. It's not to worth it to fight when really there isn't a win.
I try talking it out, but I am not sure I get heard, therefore, we end up arguing about the issues and eventually it gets worked out, but not sure if it is truly over, because it seems to pop up later. This is and area where we really need to work on us.
I cry. And then I confront. There's usual some sarcasm on his end. And responding in ways to get the argument to end. But then there is finding solutions.
as gently and respectfully as possible. sometimes that is easier than others.
Female, <20 years, Dating, VA, US | Feb 13, 2012