Thread: a big fight

I'm having some issues. It's important for my protagonist and fiancé to break-up for a period of time in my book. I have plotted events before and after the break-up, I have laid the groundwork and the 'fight' shall make perfect sense. However I'm having real issues with the actual event, the dialogue and actions seem wooden and unrealistic. I'm married myself and know the trials of a relationship but I just can't seem to get the FEEL of a real fight. The rage, stupidity and even hilarity of an argument. Does anyone have any tips? (Short of picking a fight with hubby )

I find the times I have gotten riled up enough that it looks anything like a real fight is when one of my buttons is pushed hard. This would be something that has a deep history for me, that I can't shake. Something that strikes me so deep I am not able to be rational or reasonable and cruel things spout from my mouth before I can think or hold them back. So, you need to know what your characters buttons are, or at least a button for one of them. Think on something that would send you off the deep end and how you might react. Then let your fingers fly and don't edit till you have a page.

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I like the idea about not stopping, I'm sure that will help hugely with flow. thanks