There are various ways that couples can learn to effectively communicate and resolve disagreements without resorting to yelling or a screaming match. With a little bit of calming techniques and mastering the art of positive reaction, you will be on your way to having healthy communications and remaining best friends.
One way is to establish a common ground rules for when arguments take place and how to resolve them.
Another is to create a dialogue plan in which each person talks about their concerns before getting angry.
It’s best to discuss these plans with your partner, but it’s important for each of you to make sure that you are on the same page and happy to execute this plan in difficult situations.
You should also make sure that you don’t allow yourself to get angry or use hurtful words when you are speaking with your partner.
How To Not Let Your Partner’s Actions Affect You
When we are in a relationship, it is important for us to be able to not let our partner’s actions affect us. If we are always letting their words and actions bother us, then it will be difficult for us to have a healthy relationship.
We need to learn how to communicate with our partner, and express our feelings in a constructive way.
If we bottle up our emotions, it will only lead to resentment and anger.
It is also important for us to have hobbies and interests outside of our relationship, so that we don’t become too dependent on our partner.
When we are healthy and happy individuals, our relationship will be much healthier and happier as well.
You must also understand when they are not in a good mood. Remember that you cannot control your partner’s moods.
You need to learn how to handle those emotions in a healthy manner. You should also remember that the way you react to their bad moods is what will affect how they feel about you.
Make sure that you are able to handle your emotions in healthy ways. You need to be able to tell when you are upset or angry and when you are happy.
You should also try to be understanding when they are angry.
If you know that a person is angry, you can calm them down by telling them in a calm manner that everything will be okay.
In addition, both partners should acknowledge and apologise for their behaviour when they do yell.
Finally, both parties should make an effort to listen to the other person and not just react.
Common Reasons People Yell in Relationships
When people yell, it can be for various reasons. Some people might yell because they’re angry, while others might yell because they’re trying to get someone’s attention.
The best way to deal with yelling is to address the underlying cause of it.
If your partner is yelling because they’re angry, try to talk about what you did wrong.
If your partner is yelling because they want you to respond, try not to get defensive and instead listen carefully.
People often yell in their relationships for a variety of reasons.
Maybe one person is afraid of being alone, or they need someone to listen to them and feel like they’re being heard.
Some people yell because they find themselves in an abusive relationship with a lot of physical abuse.
The important thing is that regardless of the reason, yelling can have negative consequences on both the speaker and the listener.
In a relationship, yelling can be very detrimental. Yelling is a sign that there is something bothering the other person, and you should always listen to them.
Be sure to do your best to effectively manage conflict at all cost.
If your partner yells at you, it is your responsibility to listen.
You should never walk away from a partner who needs your help.
“Don’t give up on people who are not yet what you want them to be – so easy to say, but so difficult to do.
Effects of Yelling on Relationships
People in relationships often yell at each other using bad words with a loud voice. But what if you could stop yelling without hurting your partner’s feelings?
Hurting each other’s feelings will lead to a further breakdown of your relationship leaving negative feelings. These breakdowns can occur as a result of yelling at each other.
When you yell, you are communicating that you feel hurt or angry.
If your partner gets defensive, it’s easy for them to get upset and react in the same way. If you are yelling at your partner, this communication will likely be misunderstood by them.
This can lead to further problems in the relationship.
Overtime if not checked, it can lead to an health concern causing high blood pressure.
The more often you yell at your partner, the more likely it is that they will become defensive and upset with you.
Little things end up becoming big and causes damage.
Tendencies That Show You May Be About To Yell
Sometimes, you know when you are about to yell. Here are some of the tendencies that may lead to you yelling.
Being tired, hungry or having been drinking can lead to you yelling at your spouse so be careful when you find yourself in such situations.
You have a tendency to yell if you find yourself in any of the situations below:
When you’re upset with or told hurtful things by your spouse.
When a child, elderly person or someone can’t understand English.
When you’re angry at something or someone.
When people can’t hear you or don’t care.
When you have a headache, earache, sore throat or sinus pain.
When you have a stomach ache, fever or flu symptoms.
When someone makes you mad.
Poor coping skills with stress or pressure from work or parenting
Tips On How To Stop Yelling
If you are yelling in your relationship, it’s time to figure out why it’s happening and how to stop.
Yelling is a common response when we’re upset, but it’s not always healthy or effective. You require proper coping skills or coping mechanism.
Here are twelve ways to stop yelling in a relationship:
1) First step is to recognise that yelling is an emotional reaction, not a solution
When we yell, we’re trying to make ourselves feel better by taking control of the situation and having the upper hand.
However, this only makes things worse because it puts us into a defensive position and decreases our chances of resolving the issue peacefully.
If you’re yelling, stop and take a deep breath.
Take a moment to recognise that you are upset, frustrated, or angry.
And then take another deep breath and really listen for what the other person is saying.
2) Learn about your triggers for yelling
We all have those people who we have a hard time getting along with. We may be particularly prone to yelling at these people because their words trigger strong feelings for us.
3) Use a timer
If you’re having difficulty controlling your anger, you may want to use a timer and set it for at least 5 minutes.
This will give you time to calm down before the next conversation.
4) Be willing to talk about how you feel
It’s not uncommon to feel angry after an interaction with someone you feel has wronged you. It’s a normal response, but it can also make the situation more difficult.
If you’re going to be angry, be prepared to talk about it. Acknowledge how you feel. “I am angry with my husband for criticising me at the dinner table.”
5) Focus on the present moment
If you focus on what your husband has said, you’ll be more likely to get angry because of it.
6) Focus on what you can do to feel better
This is an important step because thinking about the problem too much can make it worse.
If you focus on what you can do to feel better, your anger will subside more quickly.
7) Don’t blame yourself for getting angry
You’re not to blame for your anger (though we can handle anger better).
It’s normal to get angry if you feel that someone mistreats you, but it doesn’t mean it’s okay to be rude or cruel in return.
8) Stay calm
Give yourself some time. When you feel angry or frustrated, it’s important to take a few minutes and calm down on your own before doing anything else.
9) Use Pauses To Help Control Your Emotions
When you’re in the middle of a heated argument, take a deep breath and pause before responding.
10) Seek professional help if necessary
If the source of your yelling is anger then consider taking anger management classes to help overcome this habit.
11) You might both need marriage counselling
This will help get to the root of the real problem.
12) Don’t forget daily meditating on God’s word
God’s word is able to transform you inside out if you allow it.
How Not To Yell When Angry
It is very important to understand that yelling in the heat of the moment will be considered an aggressive behaviour, which will further heighten the situation and cause more issues between you and your spouse.
There are things you can do to avoid yelling when angry.
1) Be aware of your tone
It is important that you slow down and stay in control when yelling. When you yell, your voice will become higher and more forceful, which is not what you want to do.
Do not raise your voice. Try talking to your partner in a calm tone of voice.
2) Speak in short sentences Don’t be tempted to say more than what you need to say, but don’t also be afraid to let your spouse know exactly what is bothering you.
This can help keep your emotions under control and will prevent yelling.
3) Think before speaking
Many times, we say what comes to our mind without thinking about the effects or damage it may cause.
Words are like eggs. should be handled with care. Once broken, they cannot be put back together.
4) Use action instead of words
If you are upset and need to get things done, be sure to state your needs and then do the task. This will help keep the issue from escalating and help prevent yelling.
5) Take a deep breath
Step back and take a few deep breaths to help calm your emotions.
6) Talk to someone who cares about you before you yell
If you still feel that ranting and raving is the best thing to do then think again!
7) Try to solve the problem before you yell
If you can’t come up with a solution, then ask for help.
8) Try to figure out if the situation is worth yelling about
If it’s not, don’t waste your time by yelling at your spouse.
9) Next step, be sure to end with a positive
This will help you get back on track and resolve the issue.
No matter what you do, remember that yelling is not the answer.
If your husband or wife has become a big baby, then try to figure out why this is happening.
10) Once you’ve figured out the problem, tell your spouse that it’s okay to be angry
You can ask him/her to reconsider his or her actions, or you can try to reason with them.
Conclusion
When you’re in a relationship, it can be hard to keep your temper in check. And when your anger starts to take over, the whole relationship can start to suffer.
Next time, If you find yourself yelling more than usual in your relationship, remember there are better ways you can try to curb that behaviour and restore calmness.
First, experiment with different communication styles to see which works best for you and your partner.
Second, be mindful of the words that come out of your mouth and how the recipient of the yelling may feel.
To enjoy an healthy relationship with your partner, you must avoid aggressive tendencies, bad habit, physical confrontation, verbal abuse and negative responses.
Resolve every conflict in a constructive way and practice good habits on a regular basis even before there’s a need to yell.
This approach will lead to long term positive results and make you a better person.
Finally, if you find yourself yelling, it’s easy to say things that carry over into your relationships without actually meaning them.
Try to take a step back and assess the situation before reacting.
Please feel free to leave any comment or thoughts about the content of this article and how you’re going to incorporate any of these into your relationship with your spouse!
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