5 Powerful Ways to Stop Arguments Before They Start

Remember the “Wear this, not that” memes that made the rounds years ago?

I’m taking a page from that playbook to look at five ways to stop arguments before they start—phrases we can use to work with, rather than against, our spouse when conflicts arise.

I’d recommend you literally stash these as a cheat sheet in your purse, wallet, or some easy-to-grab location, and then use them liberally in the heat of the moment.