When my girlfriend has an issue, I have made a habit of listening to what she has to say and internally assessing the validity of her claims before arguing back. After thinking about it I acknowledge her perspective, then proceed to calmly express my perspective and where i disagree with hers. This fosters compromise.

self-aware & articulate

8 Hopefully reading this assessment gives you dear reader some indication of the latter and if you know me personally, the former.