Be a Lover, Not a Fighter

How to settle a fight with your man, according to science.

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How to settle a fight with your man, according to science.
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Angry men can’t read

You and your boo are arguing, then he just shuts down. A study by the University of Southern California found that when stressed, men exhibit a decreased ability to interpret facial expressions.

Women read the feels...

On the other hand, women show a greater sensitivity to facial expressions when aggravated.

Keep calm and carry on

For a win-win situation, express yourself in ways that won't up his stress level. So don't throw shade; explain how you feel and why you feel this way, coolly and coherently.

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“I have this best friend who understands me and helps me through all my tough experiences...”– Kim Kardashian West talking about Kanye West 
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Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez may be exes but they still pique each other via social media (i.e. Instagram). The lesson here? Just work it out, face-to-face.

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