When in a disagreement with a loved one, it's natural for many people to want to dig their heels in as they share their point of view and refuse to concede even an inch. But if you're one of them, you've probably learned along the way that this approach doesn't usually lead to a positive resolution.
That's why keeping some phrases in your back pocket to help you navigate conflict can be helpful. And there's one that therapist and TODAY contributor Niro Feliciano swears by.
Therapist Tip of the Day: Be More Willing to Say "I Was Wrong"
When her teenage daughter told her that she was "invalidating her feelings," Feliciano's initial reaction was to respond, "You did not just use my therapy words against me!" But instead, she took a beat and replied, "I'm sorry, I was wrong."
"I did that