5. Offer to regroup later: “We’re both pretty strung out today, so why don’t we talk about it tomorrow?”
“In any case, I need to play for time so I can get him to think rationally.” This tactic involves postponing the issue, so you the two of you can talk more calmly. This method can be especially effective if one person is becoming emotional, or if things have escalated from a minor issue to a full-blown argument.