Why do people take a walk during an argument?

Question

Isn't it better to get it all out.

Answer 1

While it is good to get it all out, the question is how one lets it out. During periods of anger most people end up yelling at one another instead of talking to each other. Taking a walk is a great way to cool off and figure out what the problem might be. It also prevents saying something out of anger that's hard to take back.

Answer 2

'Getting it all out' in an argument sometimes leads people into saying nasty, hurtful things that, in ordinary circumstances, they would never ever say and that they don't even necessarily mean. Cruel words can't be taken back once they're out of your mouth, and in the heat of a fight, words start slipping out.

While saying something hurtful and cruel might make you feel a little better while you're angry with the person, what happens when/if you reconcile? Those words were still said, and it's very hard to forget them. Those words might even ruin a friend/relationship that would have otherwise been salvageable.

Taking a walk allows tempers to cool and reason to be able to take hold again, so you don't say things in your anger that you will end up regretting.

Answer 3

It all depends, if you were to argue with someone like me ( I have Paranoid Schizophrenia, I'm Bipolar, and some other things ) then you'd not like the resulting arguement because things would be broken, feelings hurt, and a bunch of other things. Sometimes it's better to bottle them up and dispose of them when you're alone so it's safe for everyone. Talking isn't always the best answer.

Answer 4

well, during an argument with someone you care about, you dont want to say anything that can hurt them. my parents got into this huge screaming match one night and my dad left to go for a walk. taking a walk after something like that clears your head so you arent speaking out of anger, you actually thought about what you said

Answer 5

No, sometimes it's just best to let the other person get out for a little while.

I have a SERIOUS fight or flight response. So, when in an argument, if I get too angry, I NEED to get away and cool down, or I would completely loose control.

If you push to far, the other person may loose control. They're not trying to get away from you, they're trying to get away from the situation.

Answer 6

Because would you rather be say in a school resolving an argument where nothing is private or being calmed by birds and smelling the nature. It settles calm on both of them so people do not get so angry.

Answer 7

Ill go outside just to think about the argument to cool off and try to see it from the others perspective.

Answer 8

To control the Impulse towards violence...stop argument from escalating

Answer 9

They take walks to cool off.

Answer 10

its better to clear your head, then to say stuff that you'll probably regret later. if you don't take a walk, you should atleast count to 10 before saying anything that you may regret in the morning.