Win every point and you can still lose the person.

When someone is cornered in an argument, with every point listed and every exit blocked, they either dig in or go quiet and stay hurt. Leaving them a way to back down without feeling beaten, even one simple sentence like "I get why you did that," lets the fight cool sooner. You end the conflict and keep the relationship.

Try today: Next time you're winning an argument, stop one point early. Leave them a door to walk through.