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My advice is this: Never argue with a woman. When we argue with each other, it is usually about stupid sh*t like who’s gonna win the Super Bowl (Patriots) or what is the greatest rock album of all time (Who’s Next), and when it is about something really important, there are usually armed guards, lots of rules, and a Judge.
Women don’t argue about stupid sh*t. At least not with us. It is always something really important, with potentially disastrous impacts on the relationship. There are rarely judges, armed guards, or any rules. Under these conditions, you are likely going to be arguing with someone with greater verbal skills, and with someone who much more readily and easily expresses their feelings. The potential that one or both of you will slip into your reptilian brain and say or do something stupid is very high. Don’t go there, it ain’t worth it. Nothing good ever comes out of arguing with a woman.
By all means, return to the topic at hand when you are both calm, and able to have a rational discussion where each person takes turns speaking, with the other having to listen without interrupting. In other words, set some rules. It doesn’t matter whether you set them or she sets them. Set them, and follow them. My wife and I figured this out a LONG time ago when dealing with each other, and if men and women are ever going to be equal, rules must apply between men and women as well.
Other genders are more than welcome to adapt this to their own needs!
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