Never argue over the phone
JuliePublished on: 22/04/2026
Arguing over the phone feels urgent, but it usually makes things worse. The brain relies heavily on visual signals to understand emotion, intent, and context. When you argue on the phone, you remove those visual signals and leave only voice cues. That increases the chance of misreading tone, escalating the dispute, and triggering the fight flight response. If you want a better outcome, avoid phone arguments.