Emotion often clouds our judgment, and muddies up our ability to be objective and clear. If you can learn to let that go, and separate yourself emotionally from a conflict situation, you already have the keys to the kingdom!

So take a deep breath, and work your way through these six Streetwise Secrets

1. Recognize your conflict "triggers": words or actions that immediately set off an emotional chain reaction. It could the way your wife looks at you (you know that look!), or the tone of her voice; a dismissive gesture or a certain phrase. Once you recognize your "triggers," you can spot them coming, and defuse the moment.

2. Go beyond hearing just the words; try to understand what the other person is actually saying. Listen carefully, instead of thinking about what you're going to say next (you must have noticed how many people do that!). Active listening requires concentration.

3. Watch your body language. Don't just talk with your mouth. Talk with your whole body. Sometimes we think we're saying one thing, but in fact, our body language is screaming out something else! And the most vocal part of you? Your eyes. They say it all.

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