When arguments are done right, they’re actually healthy.

They allow you to get your emotions out in the open.

They allow your person to hear your side, to see your perspective.

You’re Not A Strong, Healthy Couple Unless You’re Arguing

Joanna Nix

The difference between a toxic couple and strong couple isnt whether or not there are arguments.

The difference is thetypeof arguments.

You dont call each other names.

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You dont curse each other out.

You dont threaten to leave each other.

You dont treat each other with disrespect.

You dont set out to hurt the other person.

When arguments are done right, theyre actually healthy.

They allow you to get your emotions out in the open.

They allow your person to hear your side, to see your perspective.

If youneverargue, that probably means there are important things staying unspoken.

That probably means you are keeping something from your person.

That probably means you are suffering in silence.

You shouldnt feel guilty about complaining to your person.

Your opinion is valid.

You should keep an honest, open dialogue with them.

You shouldnt keep quiet about your complaints because youre worried theyll leave you if you open your mouth.

If you cant talk to them about how youre feeling, then they arent the right person for you.

You need someone who encourages you to voice your feelings, even when it might upset them.

you might give a shot to swallow your complaints so that keep the peace.

Someone who will take your feelings into consideration instead of brushing them off right away.

Someone whowantsto know how youre feeling instead of assuming everything is fine.

Even though it seems counterproductive, youre not a healthy couple unless youre arguing.

Youre not a healthy couple unless you are real with each other instead of pretending youre both perfect.