Anthony Meerak, Gleaner Writer

You have had differences of opinion before, but not like this. It's the type where the sun has to go down on your wrath - it's your first major argument.

From insulting uppercuts to slanderous jabs, every verbal punch is thrown. The irony of the situation is that this is quite natural for any normal relationship. Some therapists will suggest that it is sometimes healthy for the relationship, as long as it does not occur regularly.

Here are some tips to recover from the storm:

Stop avoiding calls: If you need some time for yourself, let the person know. Don't become immature and not answer the person when you see he or she calling you."My ex-boyfriend and I had an argument once, and the day after I could not get through to him. It was so childish, and the excuse was even worse. He made reference to the fact that he could not get any signal where he was." - Kimberly

Take a timeout: Sometimes the best thing to do is to reflect on the situation by yourself. Try to use this time to dissect the argument and rationalise the problems that exist. "Whenever I am in an argument, I try to choose my words carefully and ensure that I have relevant points. If it is a major argument, it's best to be away from the person for a while. It helps to clear some mental space and reflect on the relationship."- Devon

Confrontation: Not everything can be swept under the rug. Some issues need to be addressed. Both persons need to have a conclusive discussion and decide what will be done from this point forward. "This is a tricky thing to do, because it usually involves a lot of humility to be successful, especially if you were wrong. Whatever the case, it is a necessity." - Kevin

Agree to something: Whether you are going to forgive each other and move on or agree to disagree, some form of closure has to be brought to the issue."Whatever agreement is met, don't let ignorance prevail in the situation. Always pay attention to the compromising factor." - Rose