How to handle a "nagger-spouse"?

To keep the peace, I'd just let him/her rant and nag. It's what my dad has been doing for years and I find it very effective too haha. Usually, nagging happens when someone is frustrated and "sweating the small stuff". I do make the effort to listen to the important points but when my partner starts repeating his points and turn naggy, I would practice, "in one ear and out the other". Sometimes, they just need to rant and vent their emotions via nagging. I am guilty of that as well and I know my partner does the same "in one ear and out the other" process. I wouldn't argue or belittle his or her topic of nagging -- hell might break loose. Just listen, respond appropriately if needed and move on.

My ex-husband was such a nagger. He would nag about the same thing repeatedly over and over and over again, sometimes 2-3 times in a row but phased differently. After a while, I mastered the art of filtering and zenning out each time he nags. It works, he thinks I'm listening and we move on. It's horrible yes, but it beats flaring up and getting into minor fights all the time.

Nah him back ;)