Also, the next time an argument arises, I stay in the conversation and calmly reassure him that I appreciate his contribution and want to discuss his thoughts on the subject and reinforce the fact that I am determined to solve the problem. Although this concept may not work the first time I put it into practice, over time, if I am consistent and reassure them of my commitment to a resolution, I may change attitudes and behaviors to give myself more time to process my thoughts and feelings without saying something. to further fuel an argument. Using the cognitive dissonance approach to improve communication during times of disagreement can be effective by taking the time to understand his approach when we are not in a heated discussion and better understanding his position on why he thinks it 's more efficient, so I can apply this when things get heated. Additionally, by staying in the conversation when we're fighting and reassuring him that I'm committed to resolving, I can help diffuse the feeling of abandonment and disconnection he feels when I just walk.