How do you typically handle conflict with a significant other in a relationship? What are techniques that have improved your relationship?

[TruthBringer]

Depending on the nature of the conflict, I usually talk it out and let the girl vent first. Then again, I have established dominance in the relationship for her to know not to challenge or disrespect me. On top of that, the woman doesn't want you to bend to what she wants, but rather be firm in your position. Otherwise she will perceive you as weak and perhaps even as a simp to some degree. If there is a conflict, I swiftly take care of it. Often, it's making her realize that her solutions are flawed. If she happens to be right, I take it and the thing is solved. And if I must, I simply ditch her if she did something unacceptable.

Other than that, I've learnt that as a man, when you're the leader and the dominant one within the relationship, conflict is almost non-existent. Because women often create drama out of the necessity to feel your manhood (an unconcious way of shit testing). Hence why so many men complain that their significant other "always argues" about the most trivial things. Because the women want to trigger that beast in them to feel she is truly with a man. The woman you're with will CONSTANTLY evaluate your masculinity on a subconscious level due to her hypergamous nature. And if you are the leader and consistently show masculinity, most of these conflicts are tossed out of the window before they can begin. And what will you have? A submissive woman who feels at ease.

[laki36]

Conflicts? By talking and listening. It's actually pretty simple although it takes practice and may be exhausting. But if she has an issue, we discuss it.
Passive aggressive brings you only grief. They are okay, you are not. Shouting match may relieve tensions but may also break your relationship if you say something you can not take back. Angry sex is fun but does not solve the issue - just pospones.
It's talking and especially listening that helps.
Also: being open. If the issue is about something either one of you held inside, you need to bring it up.
For the listening part, Jordan Peterson proposed a simple exercise for this: you are not allowed to speak until you are able to restate - in your words - what your SO said last, and they have to confirm. You'd be surprised how often issues arise because you both speak and nobody listens.
For the talking part, it's important to know how your SO communicates and try to communicate in the same 'language' (emotions, values, information...). It helps if you know what gives them positive energy - if you keep the mood positive, you can solve many issues without any trouble.
Last thing: it's not about winning. Going in with 'I want to win this argument' attitude will cost you the SO sooner or later. Go in with 'let's make this work'. Find solutions that work for both. Communicate and listen.
It's not easy, but it works.

[ashleexxcarr]

Not too long ago me and my boyfriend had a disagreement, its something that we have disagreed about before and it started as passive agressive. But i got to the point where i couldnt handle the stupid passive agression anymore, and started to cry. He talked me through it, and talked it out, i stated my reasons for things, he stated his. We understood eachother then. The passive agression stopped, and comprimise rose. We ended up talking the rest of the night, about things I've been scared to say, and things that have been bothering me. He helped me understand things better. What im trying to say is, talk through it. Its not worth the trouble of staying mad at each other when you really care for one another.

[Nellyx]

Give them some space, 2-3 days max. After that most of the negative emotions are gone and you can try to have a respectful conversation. Apologize, and move on. The fact that you can make eachother angry is strangely a good thing, because it means you both care for eachother.

[OlderAndWiser]

Here are a few techniques for resolving conflict:

1. "I'm sorry. I was wrong." Those words will ease many hurt feelings.

2. When faced with a conflict which is not susceptible to compromise: "If you tell me that this is more important to you than it is to me, then I can yield and we can do this your way this time. But the next time we have a conflict, if it is more important to me than it is to you, I would expect you to make the same kind of concession."

3. "I love you too much to stay angry at you. Can't we love each other and respect each other without agreeing about everything?"

[LoveIsFake]

Theirs this technique called making her knod. Meaning no matter what it is, you play along and agree to whatever she says even if you're right. If she ever snaps at you for anything don't bother explaining yourself. Just say yes and admit to it. It just kills all the boolshit and tension instantly and you can go on with your day. Sadly you need to sacrifice pride in order to avoid boolshit. The worst thing is when y'all fight about something and "move on" then two weeks later she brings it up again. This is how married men have lasted for years and they approve of this message.

[chHaynes]

You're supposed to sit down and talk out your problems nothing is done that's in my experience and you're not supposed to be little the other person just because they might be a little younger or they're your younger brother or if you outweigh your younger brother by a couple hundred pounds

[slatyb]

A & E are deal breakers. I don't get into shouting matches so that would probably be a deal breaker too. Sometimes I do shout in frustration but it doesn't last long, I never abuse my wife, and I apologize when it's over. She always does her best for me and I know that.

[JEndigoBleue]

Unmarried - Treat them like they want to be treated. Or, better yet I'm gone. I don't play grown children. We're not married. I have no vows to commit to.

Married - Communication, patience, loving, wisdom, etc. All the characteristics of love. I made a vow to be committed for better or worst.

[Anonymous]

@truthbringer indeed. I must say I too have been guilty of this behavior and all I have boldly ask is too show me dominance , show that you’re indeed a man that stands his grounds, almost every female needs this without even knowing they do. a lot of people misinterpret this as “ be violent or mean etc” but like you said, it takes a lot of knowledge and understanding the opposite sex behavior and knowing when to apply pressure ;) . So many arguments can lead to great intimacy if many men thought this way.

[Phoenix98]

A mix of giving her space and sitting down and talking about it is always my ideal move for dealing with conflict if I can help it.

[SphynxUK]

You need to know the other persons communication style, in order to know how to speak to them.

[Anonymous]

She knows that I'm never in the wrong so she apologizes to me.

[admles]

Sitting down and talking.

and that means face to face, not over text, calmly - start yelling and discussion over.

[msc545]

It happens with us very infrequently, but if it does, we sit and talk. That has been quite successful.

[Snickermarstwix]

I talk now if you want to be aggressive you know where the door is.

[SARAH22222]

Communication
What i mean if you've got a problem with your partner talk!
Let it out all
Stop the passive aggressive behaviour.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Facing the issue (s) head on and having open-minded discussions always works of us.

[Tyrese101]

Sit down and talk, if we can't do that then the relationships is bound to go to shit.

[Just_Me89]

Talk, be honest, and compromise; it's that simple.

[Nesetto]

Sit and talk

[Kelly6]

Talk during sex