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Ellie Hutchings

6 phrases for de-escalating conflict in your relationship, explained by psychologists (and #2 will stop you from losing your cool)

A happy couple with their arms round each other as the man kisses the woman on the cheek.

Psychologists say six types of phrases are heard in the most successful relationships, and they can help avoid conflict when discussions become heated.

The movies might make it look easy, but relationships are hard to maintain and, if you've got children, you might find you don't have as much time to spend on connecting with your partner as you'd like. It's natural for your relationship to change after having a baby - you might feel like you've gone off sex, while others may start to feel more easily irritated by your partner. However this change manifests, it's likely that you're looking for ways to spice up your relationship.

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