Any strategies for coping?

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DH and I keep arguing and it usually starts because of stress with the kids (5 & 3). I hate it when we fall out as it usually results in us not speaking for ages. Does anyone have any ideas for keeping a relationship strong and hopefully avoiding arguments when the kids are playing up? Thanks in advance.

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I'm guessing you fall out over the same things - DC bickering, not doing as told, etc. I think you need to list the common scenarios and discuss how you are going to deal with them with a set of progressing distractions/consequences, etc. Then stick to them. With you both following the same pre-agreed guidelines it should remove a lot of the potential for rows.

Thanks for your advice Dalhen