This week is Part 2 of having the hard conversations. Adhering to a cooling-off period may settle your emotions enough to approach the problem later. However, when couples constantly put their disagreements “on pause,” they run the risk of never having the chance to resolve the underlying dispute. Avoiding or delaying a difficult conversation can hurt your relationships and create other negative outcomes. It may not feel natural at first, especially if you dread discord, but you can learn to dive into these tough talks by re-framing your thoughts.