# Event Details - **Event Name**: "It’s Not a Debate!": Why Your Relationship Needs Better Arguments - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+02:00) - **Event Description**: Unpack the science of how championship-level debate tactics - like strategic listening and de-escalation - actually build stronger bonds.About this EventAbout the eventIs a "good" relationship one without conflict, or just one with higher-quality fights? Why do we spend years mastering professional communication, but five minutes learning how to disagree with the person we love? Can the same logic used to win World Championships save your relationship from the same old Sunday morning spiral?"It must be terrible arguing with you." This is the standard reaction Monica Forman gets when people discover she’s a competitive debater. It usually gets a laugh - until they find out her partner is a competitive debater, too.But what if the skills used in high-stakes debate - structured listening, reasoning under pressure, and knowing exactly when to concede - are precisely what’s missing from our living rooms?Conventional wisdom tells us that "communication is key," and there’s no shortage of therapy to go around. This lecture offers a different, sharper toolkit. We aren't looking at psychology; we’re looking at the practical craft of disagreement.Drawing on a decade of experience as a competitive debater (ranked 4th in Europe and 6th in the world) and professional communications coach, Monica Forman introduces a framework for navigating conflict rooted in the high-pressure world of debate. This isn't about "winning" a trophy; it's about mastering the most important debate of your life: the one with your partner.Attendees will learn how to:Actually listen: Especially when your ego is screaming at you to interrupt.Deconstruct the "Blow-up": Separate fact from emotion and interpretation from action - and see why confusing them is the reason you’re still fighting about the dishes.Master De-escalation: How to choose the right words to K*ll an argument before it starts.Pick Your Battles: How to be strategic, not impulsive, with your grievances.The "No-Loser" Resolution: How to work through a disagreement and come out on the same team.This is a light-hearted and playful evening, but a surprisingly useful one. You won't leave argument-free - but you will discover that the best arguments don’t have to have a loser.Suitable for: Anyone in a relationship, or anyone hoping to be in one.About the speakerMonica Forman is a renowned debate coach, lecturer in rhetoric and debate, and an expert in persuasive communication, with over 14 years of experience helping professionals articulate complex ideas with precision and influence.An elite debater herself, she was ranked the 6th best speaker in the world and 4th best speaker in Europe, and served as the Chief Adjudicator of the European University Debate Championship 2020. She combines an academic background - holding an MA in the History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas and a BA in Sociology-Anthropology and General Studies, both earned with high honors - with proven debate-based methodology.Doors open at 19:00 – Arrive early, grab a seat, and settle in.Talk starts at 19:30 and runs until around 21:30.Price includes light drinks.Stick around afterward - good conversations don’t have closing times. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amsterdam/it’s-not-a-debate-why-your-relationship-needs-better-arguments/100001987903985333 - **Event Categories**: sports, science-fair, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 16.92, max: 16.92, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Amsterdam - **state**: NH - **country**: Netherlands - **location**: The Book Nook - **lat**: 52.37719 - **long**: 4.891783999999999 - **full address**: The Book Nook, 82 Singel, Amsterdam, Netherlands ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "It’s Not a Debate!": Why Your Relationship Needs Better Arguments - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c1aa27a91569331fba8f8975b0b8b527b16522256af1d3dde5caaa8ddc290d11-rimg-w968-h1212-dca6bed6-gmir.jpg?v=1776847636 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "It’s Not a Debate!": Why Your Relationship Needs Better Arguments being held? - **A:** "It’s Not a Debate!": Why Your Relationship Needs Better Arguments takes place on Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at The Book Nook, 82 Singel, Amsterdam, Netherlands. - **Q**: Who is organizing "It’s Not a Debate!": Why Your Relationship Needs Better Arguments? - **A:** "It’s Not a Debate!": Why Your Relationship Needs Better Arguments is organized by Think&Drink Different Amsterdam. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** "It’s Not a Debate!": Why Your Relationship Needs Better Arguments is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Amsterdam, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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