When reflecting on a previous argument, did you feel the urge to accuse your partner of doing something wrong, or did you have the desire to make your partner feel as bad as you did?

These are entirely normal reactions. After all, no reasonable person would act the way your partner did in this situation. At the same time, these approaches are not so useful when you need to resolve a conflict. We all have a certain self-image that includes a perception of being a reasonable, well-meaning person. Violent language is threatening because it attacks that image. In contrast, non-violent language calls on our willingness to improve and be a better person.

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