Radio Atlantic How to Have a Healthy Argument
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Nov 23, 2023 Amanda Ripley, author of High Conflict, and Utah Governor Spencer Cox discuss the importance of healthy arguments. They explore engaging in conflict, uniting for democracy, changing minds, and the importance of respect in arguments.
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The Toxic Croissant Fight
- Hannah described an argument with her partner about whether they ate healthy, which escalated despite its trivial nature.
- Her instinct to "prove it" and "win" the argument damaged what could have been a pleasant interaction.
Dishwasher Wolves Dispute
- Amanda shared a recurring conflict at home about her son and husband loading the dishwasher carelessly.
- She feels her time is undervalued and disrespected, deepening the household tension.
Nature of High Conflict
- High conflict is more than anger; it's a state of being 'possessed' by fury and logic simultaneously.
- This trapping feeling leaves people stuck and unable to move forward in the disagreement.