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Fighting with a loved one is healthy if you do it right. Here's how

Forget the adage "all's fair in love and war" when it comes to verbal sparring with a loved one. Low blows are definitely out, experts say, and sticking to loving, honest and open communication should be a priority.

"One of the most important things we've seen in our research is that people benefit most from being direct," said Jim McNulty, a professor of psychology at Florida State University, who has studied newlyweds and close relationships over time. "Beating around the bush, implying things, insinuating things, being sarcastic doesn't work.

"When people have different perspectives — and we all do — it's important to voice them," McNulty said, "but they have to do so in a clear way that is as constructive as possible."

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