What do you do in the heat of an argument to calm down?

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Whether it be brother or sister, mom, or boyfriend, or ex. We have all had an argument with someone. How do you usually react? This is not a how I think I should react, but an accurate view of your actions.

Become extra sarcastic 7
Pain (self inflict/to others) 4
Tell the person things you know will hurt them 6
Scream/Yell at person 14
Become quiet and curt 10
None 7
Leave and take anger out on object or scream in pillow 5
Leave and don't think about it anymore 7
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  • NotFloydzie
    11 years ago

    Throw things at whoever I'm arguing with. But usually I just walk away and ignore the person and calm down on my own.

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  • ellact2000
    11 years ago

    I intentionally hurt there feelings because I don't wany to be known as a girl who can't stock up for herself

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  • misca
    11 years ago

    None, I'm never in the heat of an argument. I have learned that if I can't win an argument calmly, it's not worth it to even try.

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  • dirtybirdy
    11 years ago

    Get out the bigger guns

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  • coolio75650932
    11 years ago

    i whip out my dick

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  • Qwerty-qwerty
    11 years ago

    Me and mum had a full on fight. She was attacking me do I defended myself. I hate her

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  • jellokatt
    11 years ago

    i tend to walk away and tell the person i'll have to talk to them about it later because i need time to get my head together. an argument should be a constructive thing to actually serve a purpose other than hurting the other person.

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  • Captain_Kegstand
    11 years ago

    I can't remember the last time I was in an argument that I couldn't control myself throughout. Back in my more hot headed days, if it was a guy i'd punch him right on his eyebrow, as this splits the eyebrow and he cant see through the blood to defend himself. If it was a girl I would just walk away, and calm down to approach the subject later.

    Now, it's usually not worth my time so I just let the person think they are right and go about my business.

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  • howaminotmyself
    11 years ago

    I don't often get that angry. And only people I love can make me angry. When I get close to the point of explosion, I growl a little. I'll close my eyes, take a deep breath, say "I love you" and walk away.

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  • SMALLS
    11 years ago

    i start punching holes in my wall...make sure you know where your studs are first if you try this or you will break some hand bones

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    • Captain_Kegstand
      11 years ago

      I have always hated it when people do that, it makes no sense. When the fight is over and you calm down, your left with a muffed up wall!

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      • SMALLS
        11 years ago

        does wonders for ventilation

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  • TerryVie
    11 years ago

    I get extra sarcastic. Quite to the point where it becomes hurtful for the person, as i tend to bring up stuff from the past then if there's a history, and ridicule them. But hurting them is not the intent, so i stuck with sarcastic.

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  • Squambly+
    11 years ago

    Oh I get so angry. Its very rare when I fight with someone in person but when I do I want to break things. I once smashed a porcelain cup and it calmed my nerves. I mostly ignore senseless fights but when someone is intentionally picking on me then it gets under my skin. My family tends to do that.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I sucky penis.

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    • snowtail802
      11 years ago

      you? eye i dont even want to know

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