How do you & your SO stop big arguments before they start / if they've started, how do you calm down & make them stop? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 29, 2009 - 29 answers

I want to have a normal sibling relationship with my youngest sister. How can I begin to do this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2008 - 30 answers

Should I suck it up and extend an olive branch or wait for her to contact me? [Long, long post. Apologies] [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 13, 2008 - 12 answers

Now that I've decided to propose to my girlfriend, I suddenly seem to be picking fights with her. What's going on? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 25, 2008 - 17 answers

Help me distance myself from my family (and not feel guilty). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 22, 2007 - 17 answers

Why do I pick fights with people close to me and how can I stop? I'm not like this with friends, just relatives and S.O. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 21, 2006 - 38 answers

How do I learn to fight fair? Once or twice a year, I end up completely flipping out over a completely insignificant event that results in a drag-out, no-holds-barred argument. I'll be the first to admit that hormones are a major factor in these cases. When this happens, I find myself completely unable to behave in a rational manner. I drag in previous relationship drama, I make statements that I know are deeply hurtful and unfair and essentially commit emotional blackmail. After a few hours I come to my senses but I would much prefer that it not happen in the first place. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2005 - 29 answers