One thing we’ve realised is that couples don’t break because they disagree.

They break because they stop feeling respected.

It’s very easy to say something hurtful when you’re angry.

And honestly, most of us have.

We’ve all thrown in an unnecessary comment just to win the argument.

The problem is, you may win the fight but damage the relationship.

The better habit is to pause before reacting.

Ask yourself one question.

“Do I want to be right, or do I want us to be okay?”

That one question changes the way you speak.

Instead of saying, “You always do this.”

Try saying, “This upset me.”

It sounds like a tiny difference.

It isn’t.

One starts another fight.

The other starts a conversation.