logo
episode-header-image
Feb 2024
5m 34s

Healthy Arguing | Tips for Handling Conf...

AARP
About this episode

Every couple gets into arguments, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing — as long as you’re doing so in a respectful way. That’s why we’re sharing three guidelines to think about the next time you get into a disagreement. 


To support more content like this, become an AARP member at aarp.org. And don’t forget to subscribe for more tips and tricks to help make your life a little easier—and happier! 

Up next
Yesterday
Zoned In |Tips for Making Meditation Work for You
If you’ve tried meditation and found your mind doing more wandering than relaxing, you’re not alone. It can be hard to sit still and clear your head when there’s so much going on in our daily lives. But with these three simple steps, you might find yourself getting the hang of me ... Show More
5m 3s
Jul 8
Task Tamer | Time Management Tips for Busy Caregivers
On this podcast, we often discuss how to best support those in our care, but this time, we’re flipping the script and shining the spotlight on the caregivers themselves. For those looking after a loved one, we know your love is infinite, but your energy isn’t. So, here are three ... Show More
5m 45s
Jul 4
All Aboard! |Tips for Summer Train Travel
Train travel has come a long way from its vintage roots. With high-speed rail, luxurious sleeper cabins, and scenic routes, it’s a comfortable and stress-free alternative to flying. Whether you're a first-time rider or a rail enthusiast, here are three tips to keep your next trip ... Show More
5m 30s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2024
#152: 3 Tips for Anxiously Attached People to Experience Healthier Conflict
In today's episode, I'm sharing three tips for anxiously attached people to improve the way they approach and experience conflict. We cover things like slowing down and saying less, keeping things to one issue, and knowing when to leave the conversation and let things g ... Show More
19m 40s
Mar 2025
3 Signs You’re Doing Too Much (And What to Do About It)
Most of us are spinning a lot of plates at once. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably had the moment when you realized: I’m doing everything I can just to keep everything from crashing down. I can’t keep this up forever.   That’s why in today’s episode, I’m revealing h ... Show More
23m 9s
Jan 2025
Ep.148 Arguments In A Relationship
Everyone has their way of dealing with conflict, especially in relationships. Some of us deal with tension head-on, while others need to step away and have some space to think things over on their own. In this episode we wanted to discuss what are the main arguments we run into a ... Show More
29m 35s
Jan 2025
EduTip 24: Use "I" statements to promote your teaching ideas.
As you move through your career, you'll discover new ways of doing things that you're excited about — so excited that you want to share them with colleagues and convince them to try them, too. But trained professionals aren't always open to changing the way they work, and we don' ... Show More
3m 26s
Jan 2025
Tips for Handling In-Law Conflicts
Dealing with in-laws who don’t respect your parenting choices can be a huge source of stress and conflict in your family. If you’ve ever felt like your boundaries are being ignored, especially when it comes to your kids, you know how frustrating it can be. In this episode, I answ ... Show More
26m 11s
Aug 2024
What to Say When You Cry in an Argument
You’re in a heated argument, and suddenly, tears start to well up. No matter how hard you try, you can’t stop them from falling. What do you do when you cry during an argument?
In this episode, I’m revealing 3 simple rules you must follow when you cry in an argument. These strate ... Show More
14m 22s
Dec 2019
Fight Me!
There is an art to arguing well. The first, and most important key to fighting well is to never give up—never quit the fight, run away, or disengage. "Push through the ambush." In this episode, Ryan and Selena look at what the Bible says about conflict, then they discuss 5 practi ... Show More
53m 12s
Sep 2024
When to Cut Off Your Parents, Mastering Conflict, and Why a Crazy Family Can Make You a Better Person
Cutting off bad or toxic parents is all the rage in some pockets of the internet these days—but have we lowered the bar a little too much for what makes a parent “toxic”? How can we navigate and own up to the hard conversations we need to have with the people closest to us? And i ... Show More
54m 12s
Oct 2024
From Whining to Winning: Strategies to Curb Whining
Dealing with a whiny child can be challenging, often leading parents to feel overwhelmed. I emphasize that whining is developmentally normal and a sign that your child is still learning how to communicate their emotions. Instead of giving in to the whining, which reinforces the b ... Show More
27m 13s
Feb 2025
How To Handle Sibling Fights: Parenting Tips That Work
Safe to say, my boys have entered the "fighting phase"—and why I’m calling it a phase, I have no idea, because I know this is just part of life with siblings!   If your kids fight too, you’re not alone. I’ve been navigating this stage in my own home, and I know how frustrating (a ... Show More
40m 44s