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Emotional intelligence is the bedrock of every relationship, be it family or friendship. Individuals with high emotional intelligence often navigate life more easily than those with low emotional intelligence. People with high Emotional intelligence won't usually see an argument as a win-or-lose; they will usually try to empathise with the other person and find common ground. This helps prevent small misunderstandings from becoming serious. By choosing to empathise with the other person instead of being defensive, an emotionally intelligent person will be able to calm an argument and make the other person feel okay about the outcome of an argument.
A person with high emotional intelligence often chooses their words carefully in an argument; they understand the weight of words and do not want to say things that will hurt the other person. Words are as sharp as an arrow, and when you hurt someone with your words, you can only apologise for them, but you cannot take back the pain you have caused the other person. So they choose their words wisely. This is very important because it prevents a minor argument from growing into a serious misunderstanding. I have seen a family where a small misunderstanding led to a serious dispute, and they ended up not talking to each other. Whenever they have a misunderstanding, they all say things that will vex the other person just to feel better or to win the argument, and the idea of trying to win the argument often leads to losing relationships.
A person with high emotional intelligence knows how to set boundaries, and they know what they can carry for the next person. They want to be there for the other person, but they also do it not at the expense of their own peace and comfort. Protecting your peace sometimes is not selfish; it allows you to have the emotional capacity to be there for friends and family when they need you to be.
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