Domestic disputes are nothing new. I’m talking about domestic disputes between two parties in marriage. Family conflicts range from small skirmishes of young children to in-laws relationships to money problems etc. This does not mean that disagreement in families is altogether bad. Conflict is only natural for couples who have different views and values. Each brings past experiences to the current union. When done right, a good fight can be productive and even helpful in a relationship. It is not whether you fight, but how you fight.

Here’s some tips from relationship expert Lawrence Mitchell, on how to fight fairly and handle conflicts constructively :

* Address only the issue at hand. Target only the main and real issue, don’t rehash past offenses.

* Avoid the blame game. This objective is to iron out differences and find a compromise. So take your wagging finger out off her face. Remember, your partner is someone you love. She is not the enemy.

* Discuss and fight like adults. Be straightforward, direct, and calm. Listen closely to the other person’s feelings and ideas. Work together to find a solution.

* Take a break. Before the fight degenerates into personal attacks, walk away and cool off.

* Go to bed with some common ground. The most you can do is compromise for the moment and get together the next day to discuss the problem in a civil manner.

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