It has always been said that ‘teeth and tongue must meet’ and for those who do not understand it means that there will always be quarrels from time to time in a relationship. This can be true but it does not mean that such situations have to get out of hand that your whole neighbourhood has to be infected and polluted by your business. The truth is all these things can be handled with a delicate hand.

Someone has to stay cool. The point is it takes two to quarrel so it would be good if one partner decides to stay quiet while the aggressor or the person affected gets the opportunity to unload. I am sure you would find that the situation would be brought to an end in no time at all.

It’s important to listen to each other. Whoever heard of a heated conversation where people listen to each other? This does not happen

often but it could be something that could be exercised so that instead of an argument it becomes a discussion and a solution could be found. Of course, this should be the aim of every argument.

Apologizing is not a bad thing. I am sorry is similar to a miracle drug when it comes to appeasing someone and it does not matter how angry they are. It may not seem that way at first because they could be in a rage but rest assured it has done its job.

Inject a joke. This can be quite an innovation and if the partner who is quarrelling laughs then calm is usually on its way and you can bet things would be better after a while. The whole idea is to deescalate a bad situation so that it never gets worse.

Finally, men; if you are at fault then you need to remember if she is

happy then you will be. The point is if she is angry then you need to find the flowers, the food, chocolate, or whatever it takes to appease her so that you can have a happy life.

So even though the “teeth and the tongue” would meet everything can be worked out and in a matter of minutes, and a angry home can be a happy home.