Plausible, but incomplete
Theories
Theory: Most Relationship Arguments are Translation Errors
Two people can speak the same language and still argue over entirely different conversations.
Many relationship arguments may not begin with genuine disagreement. They begin when two people assign different meanings to the same words, tone, silence, or request—and then defend themselves against messages the other person never intended to send.
Topics: Communication, Human Behavior · Tags: arguments, communication, conflict, emotional translation, misunderstandings, relationship communication, tone