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10 Rules For Fighting Unfairly In Your Relationship by Yasirarafat: 8:00pm On Jul 20, 2015
"Fight fair"—that's what pretty much every
advice giver will tell you. But let me ask you
this: Is it better to win the argument, or to
walk away knowing that you conducted
yourself with the utmost integrity?
Deep down, I think you instinctively know what
a true Nigerian icon, Mohammad Ammar, had the
audacity to verbalize: "Winning isn't
everything; it's the only thing."
To that end, I've come up with ten rules to
give you the edge at all costs, even if it means
destroying your relationship and ruining your
reputation...
...or, if you have any integrity whatsoever,
you can view the following as 10 things not to
do if you wish to maintain a healthy
relationship and feel good about yourself.


1. Be louder than your sweetheart
Sheer volume is key to winning a
misunderstanding with your loved one,
especially if you know darned well that
they're right and you're wrong. How can they
possibly get their point across if they can't
even be heard? Your lover may call it yelling;
however, convince yourself that raising your
voice to resolve conflict is no more than
motivational speaking for the selective hearing.


2. Interrupt them constantly
You do not want to be caught accidentally
listening. Add a cup of "argumentus
interruptus" in your next verbal battle for an
extra edge that spells w-i-n-n-i-n-g!


3. Always remember that "wrong" is a four-
letter word
(Hey, I never said I was good at math...) Of
course, I'm referring to the phrase, "I was
wrong," which should never be heard coming
from your lips in the presence of the love of
your life. Once you start admitting guilt or
fault, the next thing you know, you'll feel
compelled to start making interpersonal
improvements (yuck) to yourself. Who needs
that kind of hassle?


4. The only word that's worse than "wrong"
is "sorry."
If you allow yourself to utter the words, "I'm
sorry," during an argument with your spouse,
you might as well wave the white flag of
surrender. As far as you're concerned,
apology equals defeat, and letting your cutie
win is not an option! The only exception to
this rule is if you're using the word "sorry"
like this: "I'm sorry you're not capable enough
to understand that your wrong." Your
partner may immediately see that you're right
and will likely settle right down. Try it, what's
the worst that could happen?


5. Don't focus on what is right; focus on
who is right
And of course, that "who" is always you! The
objective of an argument with your honey
bear is not to resolve the issue, but to prove
that you are superior. Sure, this approach
will leave you lonely and desperate for
affection, but hey, at least you'll know who's
right. This will surely help you sleep better at
night.


6. Name-calling is absolutely essential if you're going
to master the art of unfair fighting.
Be sure to use the most ridiculous and
immature names you can think of. Attack the
person, not the argument! No need to get
flustered if they come up with a well-reasoned
concern...hit below the belt and crown
yourself victor!


7. Turn a losing argument into a winning one — or at
least a different one — with irrelevant comments.
Deflect and redirect for guaranteed success in
your next debate with such brilliantly
incongruous salvos as, "If you're so wonderful,
why do I have to do everything?" and "Oh
yeah, well, why is it that root beer isn't really
beer and doesn't come from a root?" Remember,
when arguing with a loved one, if you're off
topic, you're off to a good start.


8. Dig up things she said in the past
The deeper in the past, the better. Use them as
verbal ammunition against your sweetie. Did
they say something slightly inaccurate ten
years ago? Great! Remind her of it during an
argument, at least half a dozen times. After
all, youthful misstatements must never be
forgiven if you're going to win this fight!


9. Take things out of context as often as
possible
Let's say, for example, that your loved one
once uttered, "I've played on dozens of co-ed
softball teams, and I've been with a lot of men
who I could pitch, catch, or run as well as
they could." Your merciless mind should
immediately focus like a laser on the phrase,
"I've been with a lot of men." Do you see
where I'm going with this? Right or wrong, in
context or out, it doesn't matter; anything
they say can, and will, be used against them!


10. If all else fails..
...and it will, if you're actually following the
advice in this list—you can always throw up
your hands, roll your eyes, and proclaim, "I
can't force you to be right!" and then proceed
to walk out of the room.
So there you have it, ten rules for waging a
verbal war without being bogged down by
such unimportant things as fairness, respect,
decency or intelligence. Try some or even all
of these ingenious suggestions for a swift one-
way ticket to the doghouse and a prime
opportunity to sleep on the couch instead of
the bed. If you strictly follow these rules
your relationship will end faster than a baby
seal's life during Shark Week. But hey, isn't
that what winning is all about?

Where are u Introvert grin

Re: 10 Rules For Fighting Unfairly In Your Relationship by donholy28(m): 8:02pm On Jul 20, 2015
For those that don't know and don't want to be corrected
Re: 10 Rules For Fighting Unfairly In Your Relationship by faithugo64(f): 8:06pm On Jul 20, 2015
''If you strictly follow these rules
your relationship will end faster than a baby
seal's life during Shark Week.''

this is the only truth in the whole of this writeup



Stay away from these things if you value your relationship

In every relationship,the first to say SORRY is the wisest!
Re: 10 Rules For Fighting Unfairly In Your Relationship by Nobody: 8:06pm On Jul 20, 2015
Lol.

TeamForeverAlone for you then.

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