Here are the rules of a fair fight:
Don’t call names
Don’t “down talk” your partner
Don’t like the fight get physical
Don’t yell at each other
Don’t fight in public
Don’t fight in front of other people especially children
Don’t say negative things about each other families or friends
Don’t interrupt each other
Don’t allow an argument drag on and on
Don’t bring up old stuff, Discuss the issue at hand
Don’t give the silent treatment during a discussion
Don’t laugh at your partners concerns
Don’t involve other people in your fights
Don’t throw your partners past in their face
Do listen to your partners concern
Do control your anger
Do take responsibility for your action
Do apologize if you have done something wrong
Do treat your partner with respect even when you are angry
Do take action to rectify your behavior
Do end the argument by telling each other that you love each other despite the fact that you disagree
Do begin the conversation at another time if you feel you are losing control of your temper
Do refrain from vulgar language
Do keep your arguments private
