I drive a Dodge Stratus Friday Five
Apparently it's tough times for reader participation.
I tried, I really did, but I guess either
(a) Most of y'all are straight-forward goodie two-shoes that always solve conflicts with your boo in the best manner OR
(b) Y'all are just to ashamed to fess up to them.
But it's OK! I understand, trade secrets and all. If you share your secret move, your S.O. (or future S.O.) may read it and render it utterly useless in your next disagreement.
And, I had some volunteers for some crafty, sometimes funny, ideas. Here's five strategies to get the advantage in your next argument:
I tried, I really did, but I guess either
(a) Most of y'all are straight-forward goodie two-shoes that always solve conflicts with your boo in the best manner OR
(b) Y'all are just to ashamed to fess up to them.
But it's OK! I understand, trade secrets and all. If you share your secret move, your S.O. (or future S.O.) may read it and render it utterly useless in your next disagreement.
And, I had some volunteers for some crafty, sometimes funny, ideas. Here's five strategies to get the advantage in your next argument:
+ Delay The Talk. Don't talk about it immediately. Give them time to stew and think about it.
+ Use your feminine wiles.
+ Distract with a goodie. Whether it's a slice of chocolate cake, some nookie or a good beer, spreading a nice treat all around gets everyone in a good mood. AND you're then the giver. You started the good mood. Automatic argument bonus points!
+ Lower your volume.
Saturday Night Live - Family Dinner
In addition to the delay (Kansas City Shuffle post from today), I totally do the pout.
I mean, it tends to be gender-specific, but it's not (always) intentional! And it totally works, whether you want him to come home from work early, give you a back rub or admit that his mother is overbearing.
+ Lower your volume.
I use a variation of the Lifehacker joint. I do talk but I lower my voice and ask: "Why can't we be reasonable. I'm sure we can discuss this like two adults. There's no need to yell."+ Just go all Will Ferrell on their booty.
There's a Will Ferrell SNL skit where he plays a father. The family is sitting down to eat and inevitably ends up arguing. Ferrell makes the funniest and most pathetic argument ever, and yells, "I drive a Dodge Stratus!"
Whenever my boyfriend and I argue, he yells that at me. It's usually enough to jolt me out of my bad mood and we forget what we were fighting about. :)
Saturday Night Live - Family Dinner
