I'll give ya 3 steps

I picked up a handy little link today from RelationshipAid on Twitter titled "How to Diffuse an Argument in Three Easy Steps." The steps were simple 1) give pause to articulating your opinion; 2) convince your partner you want to understand his perspective 3) "look for the kernel of truth" in it.

Honestly, it sounds like good advice, but who actually follows good advice? Not this girl. I will, though, share with you a few of my tested tactics that have no paid off:

Yelling louder and louder. You'd think that this would eventually shut the other person up. In fact, it has the effect of making him more angry. You heard it here.

Kicking him in the shin. I haven't tried this one since second grad recess, but I'm pretty sure it's equally ineffective off the playground.

Storming out. There might be good occasions to try this one, but I tend to do it in a way that reads more "she's crazy" than "she's right." Be careful.

For a really good time, try all three together!