When trying to influence someone, as in a divorce negotiation, respect and politesse go a long way.
I often have conversations with clients about “catching more flies with honey than with vinegar.” Angry people are not very generous or considerate. So, if you can try not to anger your spouse in a divorce negotiation, then your outcome is almost always going to be better.
This short musing inspired by Richard Pryor makes the point nicely, I think.
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