Being right in a fight with your best friend is a lonely prize.

Winning an argument with someone close to you costs more than it pays. You can be completely correct about the facts and still end the night with distance where the friendship used to be. Being right is a small thing to hold when the person you wanted to tell about your day is not speaking to you.

Next time a disagreement with a close friend heats up, notice what you are actually playing for. If the goal is to be proved correct, say less and ask more. You can set the record straight later and still keep the person.