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by WalterSear 3286 days ago
I have a deal with my SO, that, if at any time, I feel that either of us is too overcome by emotion to discuss something rationally, we get to say so, the other person gets to say their piece (without lecturing or railing) and then the discussion is tabled.

If either of us feel it is important, then it's up to them to bring it up at a later, calmer time. Otherwise, it wasn't actually that important.

This rule has saved us from all sorts of pointless strife.