If you love to argue, you're eristic. Being eristic is a fairly common quality for a debater to have. Eristic describes things that have to do with an argument, or simply the tendency to debate, especially when someone loves to win an argument and values that more highly than arriving at the truth.
contentious • \kun-TEN-shuss\ • adjective. 1 : likely to cause disagreement or argument 2 : exhibiting an often perverse and wearisome tendency to quarrels and disputes.
belligerent, contentious, aggressive, truculent, combative, pugnacious, etc.
argumentative. adjective. showing disapproval someone who is argumentative often argues or disagrees with people.
To renege is to go back on your word or fail to keep a promise. Not quite lying, reneging is more a sin of omission — failing to do what you said you would.
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To defuse an argument, avoid taking the bait and allowing the other person to justify their anger. Instead, you can simply say, “I'd actually like to focus on all the things we agree on.”
Intuitive Thinking personality types are the most likely of all of the types to be argumentative, according to research led by Donald Loffredo, Ed. D, at the University of Houston. ENTJs in particular tended to score as highly argumentative.
People on the narcissism spectrum — from those with narcissistic traits to those with diagnosed narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) — may have an intense desire to win arguments, as it helps keep their ego intact. At times, it may seem as though they'll accomplish this by any means necessary.
The cause of arguments and fights is a lack of mutual, empathic understanding. When empathy is not engaged, then people revert to a self-protective mode and become judgmental. The result is a bad feeling on both sides and no happy ending. Here is how empathy so commonly gets bypassed.
It's possible your husband may be afraid of conflict, or he's avoiding the topic because he knows it will be hard. Maybe he thinks he'll lose control and yell at you. Or maybe he just doesn't want to deal with it. Whatever the reason, he's trying to avoid the conversation by pretending to misunderstand.
Anger issues: If a person turns every conversation into an argument, the reason can be underlying anger management issues. Inability to rein in anger, losing temper at the drop of a hat, and frustrating emotions all over the place, all lead to a messed-up conversation.
adjective. Someone who is argumentative is always ready to disagree or start arguing with other people. [disapproval] You're in an argumentative mood today! Synonyms: quarrelsome, contrary, contentious, belligerent More Synonyms of argumentative.
It is to be consistently argumentative, quarrelsome, and full of strife. It is not just occasionally disagreeing, but being disagreeable. It is picking a fight even when there is really no actual fundamental disagreement.
"Contentious" implies a perverse and irritating fondness for arguing and quarreling, whereas "belligerent" often suggests being actually at war or engaged in hostilities ("belligerent nations"). "Bellicose" implies a disposition to fight ("a drunk in a bellicose mood").
According to the MBTI® Manual, ISFPs were the type most likely to get upset or angry and show it, as well as the type most likely to get upset or angry and not show it. When I asked ISFPs about this many of them said that they would simply cut off a person who repeatedly made them angry.
A Debater (ENTP) is a person with the Extraverted, Intuitive, Thinking, and Prospecting personality traits. They tend to be bold and creative, deconstructing and rebuilding ideas with great mental agility. They pursue their goals vigorously despite any resistance they might encounter.
The short answer: INFJ (Introverted-Intuitive-Feeling-Judgment) is the most complex Myers-Briggs Personality Type.
Taking a neutral position is fine. The key is for them to not view you as being against them. Earn their trust and respect and they'll treat you better than they do many other people. And, when you do choose to take a contrary position, their opinion of you will soften their attack.
Say: “Ouch. That one hurt. I don't know if you were meaning to hurt me; I don't know if that's what you were going for; but that's what you did,” Runkel tells Business Insider Australia. That simple word will make your partner—and you—pause before doling out more mean words.
Narcissists also believe that they're better than everyone else and expect recognition as such—even when they've done nothing to earn it. They will often exaggerate or outright lie about their achievements and talents.
Stay strong but stay calm
Those that feel they are “always right” often pride themselves on being extremely rational. Be firm in your stance but never angry or desperate. A clear head and a steady tone will get you a lot further every time.