There are always disagreements. Unfortunately, it is in everyone to want to impose their own opinion on the other person and all too often there is an argument in which things are said in anger that hurt the other person. Most arguments are pointless and can be avoided with a few strategies so that you don't throw things at the other person that can no longer be made good.

Even if your own opinion seems so right and important, force yourself to accept the other person's point of view and look at the situation from their perspective. You will be surprised how logical many things seem from the other person's point of view. It is not about right or wrong, but about mutual understanding to find a common solution.

When anger is boiling up inside you, count to 50 before you say something that will increase your own anger and make the other person furious too. It's all too easy for a harmless argument to get out of hand because you say something hurtful too quickly that you regret afterwards.

Remember what the argument is really about. Avoid personal attacks or putting the other person down. Condemnation, criticism and blaming do as little to solve the problem as storming out of the room in a rage and slamming the door.

Try to solve the problem alone first, if you can, before you start an argument.

Avoid difficult conversations on an empty stomach, tired or under the influence of alcohol, as this will make you unnecessarily irritable. Of course, the same applies to the person you are talking to. Many disputes arise from overstimulated nerves.

People often argue about trivialities just for the sake of arguing, to let off steam. If you notice that you are very tense, go for a jog to clear your head.