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Why You Shouldn’t Trust Your Feelings in Arguments (Even When They Feel Right)

“The moment you let emotion cloud your reasoning, you’ve already lost the argument.” – Unknown The Sneaky Power of Emotional Appeal Have you ever watched a commercial and found yourself tearing up over a dog reunited with its owner, only to realize later they were selling you insurance? That’s an appeal to emotion. It’s one of the most effective—and dangerous—tools in arguments. Why? Because it…