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- A poll of 2,000 cohabiting adults in Britain finds domestic disputes commonly arise from heating settings, TV volume, and household chores.
- Forty percent of both men and women report reaching compromises.
- Men (29%) believe they win arguments more often than their partners (5%).
- Professor Gordon Harold (University of Cambridge) notes constructive conflict resolution can yield positive outcomes, especially for children, and that taking pauses during disagreements may help prevent escalation.
