Relationships: Conflict Resolution Without Words

2. Choose to practice self-discipline in terms of saying nothing rather than behaving in an inflammatory way toward your partner.

Practice zipping up your mouth! Practice letting go of having to be right! Practice walking away from a conflicted or heated situation, rather than jumping into the fray in the hopes of winning. If you look back, you will see that no one wins when both people are trying to control with anger, blame, explanations, debating, defending, lectures or compliance. However, if you choose to walk away, disengage with love and compassion – intent on taking loving care of yourself rather than punishing your partner. Walking away in anger is just another way to control.