How to Stop a Fight Before It Spirals

Arguments aren’t the problem.
The way we handle them is.
The next time a disagreement starts to escalate, remember PAUSE:
P – Pause before reacting.
A – Acknowledge the emotion.
U – Understand before defending.
S – Stay on one topic.
E – End as teammates, not opponents.
Healthy couples don’t avoid conflict.
They learn how to protect the relationship while working through it.