What are some good techniques to prevent arguements with someone who makes you upset

[d_hoke14]

easily? My ex-boyfriend and I are trying to maintain our friendship after a mutual break-up last august. We were doing really well until we went to Hershey Park for his birthday and he told me that he wanted to get back together with me. I declined his offer, and we have been fighting a lot ever since. When we do not fight I feel like I have my old friend back, and we are both really happy. He has many of my secrets and he is one of the friends that I value dearly. I do not want to lose him forever; however, the fighting has started to effect my school work. I am looking for some techniques to use that might help us in order to prevent us from fighting so much, so if you have any suggestions, they would be appreciated.