When you are out with your partner, it's not always easy to put on a happy face, especially when he or she has rubbed you the wrong way. A night out can quickly turn ugly when loved ones turn on each other. It can happen to those of us in even the healthiest relationships. Just we are passionate in our affection, we are often equally as passionate in our hostility. Unfortunately, PDA, as in public displays of anger, can often make family, friends, acquaintances or even complete strangers extremely uncomfortable when they witness things go from good to bad in an instant. When you sense the tides are changing, take action immediately. The first rule of thumb -- don't let it escalate. If you notice a conversation is turning aggressive, change the subject. Although you may be tempted to settle the dispute on the spot, save it for later when you are in the privacy of your own home.
The last thing you want to do is air your dirty laundry for everybody else to hear. If your partner persists, do your best to shut it down with a warning look. Should he still not get the message, calmly suggest you resolve the issue later. If that doesn't work, take it outside. While you can't control somebody else's actions, you can control your own. And by now, we all know it takes two to make a thing go right...and wrong. Another way to avoid public displays of aggression is to avoid topics and situations that get you or your partner hot under the collar. You know your significant other well enough to know what pushes his or her buttons, so just don't. When you are out and about, strive to be on your best behavior for the sake of your relationship...and your loved ones.