Think back to the last party you were at when your good time was interrupted by that couple yelling at each other in the middle of the crowd. It happens everywhere, and it’s time we tell them to take their problems away from our fun night.
There are three types of couples that fight at parties.
The first one is the couple that causes a scene. When I was dating my ex we would get into these bad fights at parties that would turn into a yelling match in the corner. I felt awkward, but I didn’t know how to calmly fix the situation. I hated being that couple, knowing people were watching and judging us. It’s annoying and ruins peoples’ night.
The second type is the whisperers. I was at a party once, sitting on a couch next to my friend and her boyfriend, and they both looked uncomfortable. It was obvious something was wrong. She then leaned over and whispered to him “Why are you mad at me?” From that point on, they whispered in a corner the whole night. Everyone still knows you’re fighting. Just because you’re quiet doesn’t mean we aren’t all staring at you.
The third and final type is the text fight. These are the people who send a text and stare down their boyfriend or girlfriend until they read it. You may think no one is catching on, but everyone can tell when two people in the room are texting each other. These couples isolate themselves from the party because they are too busy texting to have an actual conversation with their friends, and there’s nothing worse than trying to talk to someone when he or she is focused on a phone.
Fights happen, but if you resolve them in public, then you should be respectful to everyone else.
Most party fights are caused by a combination of jealousy and too much alcohol. So, it’s important to recognize that talking to the opposite sex is not necessarily flirting. Unless you hear something inappropriate being said, calm down and realize they’re just talking.
If there is a fight, walk over to him or her and ask if you can go talk somewhere for a minute, then remove yourself from the party. Go outside or walk down the block and talk about the problem. If the argument turns to yelling, then get in your car so no one else can hear it. Remember this, no one wants to be involved with your fight.
If the situation isn’t solved, call your friends for comfort. Girls, don’t go back into the party with eyeliner running down your face. It draws too much attention and only adds to the drama. Guys, don’t go back to the party and tell your friends how much you hate your girlfriend or flirt with other girls to piss her off.
We respect the people that can solve their own problems without dragging everyone else into the situation. Don’t put your problems out there for everyone to see. It’s more than just disrespect for those who have to witness it, but to your significant other as well.
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