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Fight Fair

10 Rules Every Couple Needs Before the Next Argument

10
Rules
25
Pages
10
Signatures

"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." — Proverbs 15:1

What This Is

Purpose of This Guide

Every couple argues. The couples who stay together are not the ones who argue less — they are the ones who have learned to argue better. Most couples fail not because they fight, but because they never established how to fight.

Rules decided in peace hold better than decisions made in the middle of a storm. This guide gives you 10 rules to agree on before the next conflict arrives — each grounded in Scripture, confirmed by relational research, and signed by both spouses as a shared commitment.

How to Use This Guide

1
Read through all 10 rules together in one sitting.
2
Discuss each rule honestly — where are you strong? Where do you struggle?
3
Rate your current practice on each rule using the 1–10 scale provided.
4
Sign each rule together as a shared commitment, then sign the final Declaration at the end.

The 10 Rules at a Glance

01
Fight to Resolve, Not to Win
02
Never Threaten the Covenant
03
Manage Your Emotions Before You Speak
04
Stay in the Present
05
Speak for Yourself — Not About Your Spouse
06
Never Weaponize Vulnerability
07
Take Full Responsibility for Your Contribution
08
Repair Quickly
09
Speak About Each Other with Honor
10
Choose the Marriage — Every Time

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Fight Fair — 10 Rules Every Couple Needs Before the Next Argument

Mini Guide  ·  25 Pages  ·  Scripture + Explanation + Application per Rule

Cover page with full rule index, one rule per page with Scripture, explanation, biblical principle, practical application, 1–10 self-assessment rating, and couple signature slots — plus a final Commitment Declaration.

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"And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity."

— Colossians 3:14
Lloyd Allen

Lloyd Allen

Marriage Educator · Family Coach · Theologian

Trained as a Marriage and Family Therapist at Barry University, Lloyd Allen is the founder of Fixing Marriage Academy, Inc. and the voice behind MrMarriage.com. With 30 years of experience, he helps couples establish the rules, rhythms, and relational habits that allow them to navigate conflict without destroying what they are building.