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What's the best way to overcome an argument with your family?

Profile: softFlower64
softFlower64 on Jul 7, 2015
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I have found that taking a short break is helpful. I try to disengage when things become too negative and stressful. The, when things calm down, we can usually come back together and find resolution and understanding.
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Profile: aBunnysDream
aBunnysDream on Jul 27, 2015
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In my culture, adults are way better then kids. So even if I'm wrong, I say sorry and don't let it get to me, or try my best to reason with them using logic over emotions.
Profile: heycrysteezy
heycrysteezy on Aug 11, 2015
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Personally, I cry it out and go for a walk. I am always really badly affected by arguments with parents, even though we're not that close. But it still is enough to make me feel pretty bad. I find it best to just remove myself from the situation in whatever way I can.
Profile: Anim3xl0v3r
Anim3xl0v3r on Sep 1, 2015
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The most important thing is, if it's an argument based on something that's changeable, to mend the bond after the argument. If it's something that can't be changed or you strongly disagree with, make sure you look at both sides, after you cool down and can think without the fight or flight adrenaline running. Look at why your parents feel that way and try to remember they weren't raised like your and sometimes it could be changes in your parents lives such as stress or anything that could be making them snap. Be aware that you are all human and can be snappy and let pride get in the way of things.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 23, 2015
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The easiest and best way is to forgive and let it go. It truly is as simple as that. Love them every day or from far away. Let them know you care and treasure them when you can. One day they won't be here and neither will you.
Profile: magicallyTruth88
magicallyTruth88 on Nov 30, 2015
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I think the best way to overcome an argument with family is try and walk away before it happens if you can. If not then take it with a pinch of salt.
Profile: fyboateng
fyboateng on Feb 9, 2016
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Take a breather. If you're angry, you're going to act without reason. They're your family, and they love you.
Profile: sameASu147
sameASu147 on Feb 15, 2016
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listening is the prime solution to any problem. first, listen to your parents as they are anyhow more experienced than you are and they owe that much respect.once they are done saying their part,try to explain them how and what you feel.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Mar 8, 2016
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Time. The bad thing about good time is that it ends but so is the good thing sobti bad time. Give time to yourself and your family and things will be settled .
Profile: decisiveSummer2561
decisiveSummer2561 on Mar 9, 2016
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I have asked myself this a lot over the span of the past three years. Something i think that helps is when you tell them you need to take some time to calm down and think through what you want to say and mean. Go and do something relaxing and come back when your ready, when you do that try and find a way to say exactly how you feel instead of arguing about it.
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