Conflict resolution advice:
1. Stop talking.
2. Ask for a break.
3. Do something else constructive for at least 20 minutes (exercise, read a book, clean, etc.).
4. Take long, deep breaths if you still feel unsettled.
5. If necessary, write down your feelings if you can't get them out of your head.
6. If you are feeling calm and relaxed, return to your partner and hopefully you can calmly solve your issue.
I know this may not work for everyone, but it can be a good thing to remove yourself from a situation, even temporarily, to regain composure, your rational mindset, and it gives the other partner a chance to cool off as well. Posting this here will hopefully remind me of these important steps in any time of conflict.
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