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You’ve had a fight with your boyfriend and, instead of worrying about who’s to blame, you’ve wisely focused on how to patch things up. You want to send a text to get things started, but what should you write? To help out, we’ve listed a range of texts to suit practically every kind of post-argument situation. We’ve also added advice at the end of the list about choosing the right timing and style for your text.
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Example Texts to Send After a Fight
Expert Q&A
- QuestionWhy does my partner yell during fights?Liana Georgoulis, PsyDDr. Liana Georgoulis is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience, and is now the Clinical Director at Coast Psychological Services in Los Angeles, California. She received her Doctor of Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2009. Her practice provides cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based therapies for adolescents, adults, and couples.
Licensed PsychologistPeople usually yell because they don't feel heard. Taking turns actively listening to each other may help you both stop yelling during arguments. - QuestionHow can I validate my partner during a fight?Liana Georgoulis, PsyDDr. Liana Georgoulis is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience, and is now the Clinical Director at Coast Psychological Services in Los Angeles, California. She received her Doctor of Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2009. Her practice provides cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based therapies for adolescents, adults, and couples.
Licensed PsychologistTo validate your partner, acknowledge what they've said and how they feel. Additionally, summarize what they said so they know you're listening to them.
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- When you talk after a fight, make sure you're actively listening to what your partner has to say. Additionally, take turns explaining how you feel so you both feel heard.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/better-divorce/201904/what-s-wrong-apologies-and-how-make-them-right
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/better-divorce/201904/what-s-wrong-apologies-and-how-make-them-right
- ↑ https://positivepsychology.com/communication-in-relationships/
- ↑ https://au.reachout.com/articles/how-to-say-sorry-and-mean-it
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-art-of-a-heartfelt-apology-2021041322366
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