India, July 6 -- Heated arguments often leave both sides drained and misunderstood. Psychotherapist Dr Chandni Tugnait shares five key strategies to turn conflict into constructive dialogue.1. Identify the root note: Every argument stems from an underlying emotion like fear, hurt, or exhaustion. Pause and ask, "What am I really feeling?" Identifying this "root note" helps avoid misplaced frustration.2. Choose fact-forward phrasing: Wrap your concerns in a simple format: state an observable fact, share your intention, and end with a constructive request. This structure softens blame and invites collaboration.3. Use the time-dilation pause: When emotions are high, a literal two-second breath will give your rational mind a chance to choose a calmer response.4. Invoke the curiosity lens: Shift from defending your stance to genuinely exploring theirs. Framing questions with open curiosity lowers defenses and turns arguments into shared exploration, not conflict.5. Anchor with a respect check: Mid-argument, scan your own tone and body language. This verbal anchor signals mutual respect and resets the emotional temperature before it overheats.htc...