The Prices You Pay for Winning an Argument

There are an infinite variety of strategies for winning an argument, but there are only a few motives that drive the compulsion to win. The most prevalent one is the desire to avoid an anticipated humiliation, punishment, or loss of power by defeating the other person and thus affirming a dominant position in the relationship. read more

Source: Psychology Today Relationships Center - December 31, 2014 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Linda and Charlie Bloom, Tags: Happiness Relationships Self-Help Social Life aggression arguments win conflict wife humiliation lose marry punishment selfish strategies Source Type: news