Argument and Conflict

I am afraid of arguing and discussing serious matters with my girlfriend because I fear that I will hurt her feelings or upset her and jeopardize the relationship. How do I healthily and respectfully approach conflict in a romantic relationship?

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ABCDEF7 · M Best Comment

When you see the discussion is moving from a [b]discussion[/b] to an [b]argument[/b], better leave it before it gets too hot.

You may try change the topic to some topic that she likes and you don't know anything/much about it. This way you will be just accepting & agreeing to what she is saying; and she would be happy in the end of conversation/discussion. And you will also not have to compromise on your view point on the initial topic.

[i][b]"A discussion is when you want to know what is right, an argument is when you want to know who is right."[/b][/i]

Best Wishes. :)