An argument has three parts: a claim, a reason and evidence. Remove the evidence and you have a belief. Remove the reason and you have a slogan.

Most disagreements that go nowhere are disagreements about different parts without anyone saying so. One person disputes the evidence, the other defends the claim, and both leave convinced the other was not listening.

So before arguing, locate the disagreement. Do you doubt that the thing is true, or do you accept it and doubt that it matters? These need different responses, and answering the wrong one is why an argument can go around three times with no movement.

Naming the point of disagreement out loud is not a concession. It is the only way the conversation can go anywhere.