Sometimes we try to stop ourselves but we just can’t control ____. We get ourselves involved in a ____ that is often met with an immediate sense of regret. But arguing? Is it really such a bad thing? Philosopher Daniel H. Cohen says that there are three kinds of argument: there’s the argument-as-proof, the argument-as-presentation and there’s the argument-as-war. Now, the first of these are scientific arguments ____ to prove a theory is either correct or incorrect. They involve experimentation, investigation and the formation of hypothesis: the search for the objective truth. The second of these are those types of argument that are purely for the ____ of it, performed in front of a ____ audience like a kind of spectator sport. They often involve playing devil’s advocate in order to ____ and there’s often very little ____ other than the thrill of being involved in the act and entertaining onlookers with ____. But it is the last of these which is the most ____. The argument-as-war: the ____ taking on of an opponent who has a different opinion. Now, the fact that we have so many different terms to describe the phenomenon gives us a clue as to how much a part of our lives it actually is. Whether it be a quarrel, a squabble, a wrangle or a dispute, plenty of the people we interact with on a daily basis are gonna think differently to ourselves and it is, therefore, an ____ fact that with some of these people conflict ____. Interestingly, however, scientists have proven that people who argue with those close to them are more likely to be more considerate to others confronted during the day. That means they’re less likely to be the ____ of road rage, push people out of the way in the street or fight for that last seat on the train. Another positive ____ effect of arguments is that people who regularly get involved in them are known to have a longer life ____ than those that tend to bite their ____ and ____ their true feelings up. These ____ types are much more likely to explode at some point in the future – rather like a ____ ticking ____ towards an explosion of epic proportions. And there’s more good news. Arguing is actually good for your relationship. How so? Arguing equals communication – the exchange of information and views that are considered important enough to share when one feels safe enough to share them. They are an expression of honesty, of trust, of respect. If you really care about a relationship, you want to ____ such truths rather than simply brush them ____ carpet. So, as long as you keep your arguments to the ____ and remember to actually listen to what your partner is saying, feel free to go ____ and get it all out in the open. Whatever you do though, make sure that you don’t get ____ in ____. Then a good argument needn’t be an act of war as much as one that will create a stronger ____ and a healthier, longer life.

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