How to Stop Fighting Step #1 Limit the Escalation Spiral

Option A1: Submission

Yes, the other person is likely to give in.

• How will that make you feel?
• How will that make him/her feel?
• What will that do to your relationship?
• What's going to stop this dynamic from happening over and over again?

Often the person giving up feels resentful and, perhaps, humiliated.

This increases the likelihood of future problems and may eventually...

...Lead to a breakdown of the relationship.

To learn more, read an article on backlash and/or an article on damaged relationships.